Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injury

Autonomic Dysreflexia

• Autonomic Dysreflexia Medical Emergency Card
• Autonomic Dysreflexia Post Education Session Evaluation Form
• Autonomic Dysreflexia Pre Education Session Survey Form
• Autonomic Dysreflexia Treatment Algorithm
• Treatment of Autonomic Dysreflexia
• Video Presentation on Autonomic Dysreflexia by Dr James Middleton
• Safety Notice 014/10 - Autonomic Dysreflexia (Revised)

Fact Sheets

• An Overview of Skin and Pressure Area Management
• Health Maintenance for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury
• Management of the Neurogenic Bladder
• Management of the Neuropathic Bowel
• Managing Pain for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury
• Nutrition for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury
• Occupational Therapy Intervention for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury
• Physiotherapy Exercises for People with Spinal Cord Injury
• Sex and Fertility Following Spinal Cord Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury CD

Psychological Resources for People with a Spinal Cord Injury

For further information on the Psychosocial Strategy for People with a SCI clinicians may contact:

Annalisa Dezarnaulds
Clinical Psychologist
NSW SSCIS Psychosocial Strategy Coordinator
Phone: +61 2 9382 5645
Email: Annalisa.dezarnaulds@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au

• Guide for Health Professionals on the Psychosocial Care of People with Spinal Cord Injury
• Directory of Information Support
• Psychological Adjustment after Spinal Cord Injury
• SSCIS Psychosocial Strategy – Case Study 1 – Acute Setting
• SSCIS Psychosocial Strategy – Case Study 2 – Rehabilitation Setting
• SSCIS Psychosocial Strategy – Case Study 3 – Community Setting

Psychosocial Strategy Newsletters

• Psychosocial Strategy Information Flyer
• Psychosocial Strategy Newsletters Oct 2012
• Psychosocial Strategy Newsletters Dec 2011
• Psychosocial Strategy Newsletters Aug 2011
• Psychosocial Strategy Newsletters May 2010

Referral Directory

• Referral Directory

Spinal Seating

• Spinal Seating Professional Development Program
• State Spinal Seating Services
• About your contoured foam cushion
• About your jay cushion
• About your ROHO Enhancer cushion
• About your ROHO Quadtro® Select® / Contour Select™ Cushion

Guidelines for the prescription of a seated wheelchair or mobility scooter for people with a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury

The Guidelines for the prescription of a seated wheelchair or mobility scooter for people with a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury is a joint project between the Lifetime Care and Support Authority (LTCSA) and EnableNSW.

• Guidelines for the prescription of a seated wheelchair or mobility scooter for people with a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury
• Summary of the guidelines for the prescription of a seated wheelchair or mobility scooter for people with a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury
• Consumer information - Guidelines for the prescription of a seated wheelchair or mobility scooter for people with a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury
• Technical report for the Guidelines for the prescription of a seated wheelchair or mobility scooter for people with a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury

Spinal Outreach Service Health Questionnaire (SOS-HQ)

This tool helps identify new problems, alert to red flags and prompt preventive care activities. It can be used to develop a General Practice Management Plan and plan Team Care Arrangements. Covering the SOS-HQ in sections can facilitate a 12-month cycle of preventive health care, allowing systematic monitoring and increasing intensity/coordination of professional input for those identified with greatest need.

The SOS-HQ is designed to be completed in part by the patient, the practice nurse and the general practitioner for maximum efficiency. It uses lay language and is typical of what spinal specialists would ask in a patient consultation. It is divided into 12 sections, which can be covered in 4 separate consultations. You can also download the entire questionnaire.

• The SOS-HQ - entire questionnaire

Sections of the SOS-HQ

• Cover page
• 1. Bladder Function
• 2. Bowel Function
• 3. Autonomic Dysreflexia
• 4. Skin
• 5. Cardiovascular
• 6. Respiratory
• 7. Neurological Function
• 8. Spasm and Spasticity
• 9. Pain
• 10. Musculoskeletal Function
• 11. General Health
• 12. Sexual Function
• GP Management Plan Page

Suggested format of completing the SOS-HQ in a year to complete a cycle of care (each questionnaire includes a cover page, relevant sections, and a management plan page):

• Questionnaire 1: Bladder, Bowel and Autonomic Dysreflexia
• Questionnaire 2: Skin, Cardiovascular and Respiratory Function
• Questionnaire 3: Neurological Function, Spasticity and Pain
• Questionnaire 4: Musculoskeletal Function, General Health and Sexual Function

Spinal Cord Injury

• Autonomic Dysreflexia Medical Emergency Card
• Advances in Spinal Cord Injury Management
• Consumer Focus Group Report for People with Spinal Cord Injury
• Dad Had a Spinal Cord Injury
• Directory for Information and Support Services
• Nutrition for Adults with Spinal Cord Injury
• Spinal Cord Injury CD
• Video Presentation on Autonomic Dysreflexia by Dr James Middleton
• What to do when you are hospitalised
• Referral Directory
• Consumer information - Guidelines for the prescription of a seated wheelchair or mobility scooter for people with a traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury
• Spinal Cord Injury Health Management Plan