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Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injury Medical Expert Interviews

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Lester Butt, PhD Read Bio

Psychologist/Director, Psychology Department, Craig Hospital, Colorado

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How do you help newly injured patients develop an understanding of their spinal cord injury?
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What can families do to help patients cope with a spinal cord injury?
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How do you answer the question “Will I ever walk again?” after a spinal cord injury?
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What are the most difficult psychological obstacles for families to overcome after spinal cord injury?
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What advice do you offer about sex and dating after a spinal cord injury?
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What indicates the need for psychotherapy after a spinal cord injury?
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When should a person with a spinal cord injury return to work?
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What are the most difficult psychological obstacles for patients to overcome after spinal cord injury?
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How do you help families develop an understanding of spinal cord injury?
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What’s the best advice you have for spouses or partners after a spinal cord injury?
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How are family relationships affected by a spinal cord injury?
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How do you help patients with a spinal cord injury overcome resistance to rehabilitation?
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How do you deal with patients with a spinal cord injury who don’t want to use a wheelchair?
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In what ways can peer mentors be helpful after a spinal cord injury?
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