Optimizing spinal cord injury care in Canada: Development of a framework for strategy and action

National health strategies are integral in defining the vision and strategic direction for ensuring the health of a population or for a specific health area. To facilitate a national coordinated approach in spinal cord injury (SCI) research and care in Canada, Praxis Spinal Cord Institute, with supp...

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Published in:Frontiers in public health 2022-11, Vol.10, p.921926
Main Authors: Rivera, Joanna Marie B, Yousefi, Charlene, Cheng, Christiana L, Norman, Cameron D, Legare, Jeanne, McFarlane, Alana, Noonan, Vanessa K
Format: Article
Language:English
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Canada
Communication
Government
health care delivery
health communication
health services for persons with disabilities
health strategy
Humans
Public Health
Referral and Consultation
Spinal Cord Injuries - therapy
spinal cord injury
strategy development
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Summary:National health strategies are integral in defining the vision and strategic direction for ensuring the health of a population or for a specific health area. To facilitate a national coordinated approach in spinal cord injury (SCI) research and care in Canada, Praxis Spinal Cord Institute, with support from national experts and funding from the Government of Canada, developed a national strategy to advance SCI care, health, and wellness based on previous SCI strategic documents. This paper describes the development process of the . Specifically, it covers the process of building on historical and existing work of SCI in Canada through a thorough review of literature to inform community consultations and co-creation design. Furthermore, this paper describes planning for communication, dissemination, and evaluation. The promotes an updated common understanding of the goals and vision of the SCI community, as well as strengths and priorities within the SCI system regarding care, health, and wellness. Additionally, it supports the coordination and scaling up of SCI advancements to make a sustainable impact nationwide focusing on the needs of people living with SCI.
ISSN:2296-2565
2296-2565
DOI:10.3389/fpubh.2022.921926