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Paralysis and Spinal Cord Injury Medical Expert Interviews

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Rehabilitation Therapies

Marguerite David, MSW Read Bio

Social Worker, Seattle, Washington

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What’s the best way to establish a trusting relationship with a caregiver?
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What is the single most important factor in making a good adjustment to life in a wheelchair after a spinal cord injury?
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What can family members do to encourage a good adjustment to life in a wheelchair after spinal cord injury?
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What factors determine where a spinal cord injury patient goes after leaving the hospital?
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What do families need to know about continuing spinal cord injury rehabilitation services after discharge?
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How do social workers help with the transition from hospital to home after a spinal cord injury?
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What are the most important elements of an accessible home environment for someone with a spinal cord injury?
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What funding programs can supplement the cost of home modifications after a spinal cord injury?
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What’s the role of a caregiver after a spinal cord injury?
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How can families of someone with a spinal cord injury evaluate potential caregivers?
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Why do caregivers of someone with a spinal cord injury need to be trained before leaving the hospital?
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What caregiver services do government programs (SSID) cover for spinal cord injury?
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Can a family member of someone with a spinal cord injury be a paid caregiver?
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What is the hardest part of spinal cord injury rehabilitation for most people?
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