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Strengthening Health Systems for Persons With Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury in South Africa and Sweden

NCT03437850 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2018-02-19

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Summary

A traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) often causes an unprecedented change in functioning by altering bodily structure and function. More specifically, the direct consequences of TSCI to the motor, sensory and autonomic nervous system not only challenge an individual's independency but also the ability to make a positive adjustment to life after injury. In line with this, TSCI survivors often experience threats to their livelihood and becoming integrated members of society. Health systems therefore need to be ready to respond to the myriad of challenges following a TSCI by providing access to specialized and comprehensive services. The provision of specialized care in a time-sensitive manner has shown to be crucial for survival and recovery of functioning after a traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI). However, little is known about the provision of TSCI care in different international contexts; information which is required for strengthening policy and practice.

Conditions

  • Spinal Cord Injuries

Interventions

OTHER

Usual care

Care as usual, in terms of processes and outcomes, will be collected for all participants in both cohorts

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Medical Research Council, South Africa

    collaborator OTHER

  • Karolinska Institutet

    collaborator OTHER

  • Karolinska University Hospital

    collaborator OTHER

  • University of the Western Cape

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
100 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2017-04-15
Primary Completion
2019-06-30
Completion
2020-06-30

Countries

  • South Africa

Study Locations

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