People with Spinal Cord Injury in New Zealand

Development and Evaluation of the Korean Version of Hospital-Based Transitional Rehabilitation Program Using Daily Living Home for Spinal Cord Injury

“…Several common important points were found through the current status survey of overseas rehabilitation systems implemented in the process of developing the hospital-based TRP [7][8][9][10][11]14,15,20]. First, other countries have an integrated management system from acute treatment after injury to subacute rehabilitation and rehabilitation for a smooth return to society.…”

“…The content of the rehabilitation programs provided to SCI patients by a total of six national, public, and private medical institutions in Korea and one non-medical institution (KSCIA), were investigated through electronic documents, publications, and in-person visits [12,13]. With respect to overseas programs in the UK (London Spinal Injuries Center), Switzerland (Swiss Paraplegic Center), USA (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago), Australia (Princess Alexandra Hospital), New Zealand (Burwood Hospital), Sweden (Rehab Station Stockholm), and Japan (Kanagawa Rehabilitation Center), seven public and private medical institutions provided information on rehabilitation programs for SCI patients through electronic documents, publications, and e-mails from relevant institutions [7][8][9][10][11]14,15]. Among these, we visited medical institutions in New Zealand and Japan and conducted an on-site survey.…”

“…In contrast, in other countries, the following three types of SCI rehabilitation systems exist: (1) national spinal injury centers, such as those seen in the UK and Switzerland, which provide treatment from the acute stage until the rehabilitation stage and ensure a smooth return to society, along with integrated follow-up management within a single national institution [ 7 , 8 ]; (2) SCI rehabilitation centers in accredited hospitals with completed certifications, such as the American Spinal Cord Injury Model System [ 9 ]; and (3) supporting a smooth return to society through a transitional rehabilitation program (TRP) prepared during the period of discharge, which is implemented in Australia and New Zealand [ 10 , 11 ]. In any case, efforts are being made for SCI patients to achieve a quick and safe return to society through a multidisciplinary approach, with the intention of shortening the period of hospitalization and increasing the rate of home discharge [ 5 , 6 ].…”

Models of Care Delivery from Rehabilitation to Community for Spinal Cord Injury: A Scoping Review

“…The International SCI Community Survey articles included in this review were conducted in the following countries: Spain, 20 Italy, 21 Germany, 22 Portugal, 23 Malaysia, 24 Switzerland, 25 Korea, 26 South Africa, 27 Lithuania, 28 Thailand, 29 the Netherlands, 30 Greece, 31 China, 32 United States of America, 33 Norway, 34 Poland, 35 Indonesia, 36 New Zealand, 37 and Israel. 38 By participating in the survey, each country described the epidemiology of SCI, the person with SCI's FIG.…”

“…Ultimately, the reports summarized the country's current model of care for persons with SCI, highlighted gaps in the models of care, and provided recommendations for future research or changes to care. [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38] The scope of the challenges persons with SCI encounter in accessing timely and appropriate healthcare services, specifically through primary care and challenges with payment for health services in the context of the U.S. were described in one article. 39 Three mutually reinforcing solutions with the potential to better meet the post-rehabilitation needs of persons with SCI included patient education and health behavior change (e.g., self-management and peer support), smoother transitions into community healthcare, and customized care delivery.…”