Spinal Cord Injury

Measurement

Special Symposium

(602927) SPECIAL SYMPOSIUM: Incorporating Consumer Perspectives in Measuring and Managing Urinary Health Among Those with SCI

Presenter(s)

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  Suzanne Groah, MD

  Director of Spinal Cord Injury Consultation Liaison Service and of Spinal Cord Injury Research at MedStar National Rehabilitation Network and Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine
  NRH/Georgetown
  Washington, District of Columbia

Urinary tract infection, a common condition among those with neurogenic bladder due to spinal cord injury or dysfunction, contributes to decreased life expectancy and inability to participate in community life. This symposium will share findings from patient-centered research projects pertaining to the measurement and promotion of urinary health, and discuss how to accomplish stakeholder involvement in projects in ways that enhance research quality and translation to clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify challenges associated with management of urinary health as identified by people with SCI/spinal cord dysfunction
• Describe content of a patient-centered outcome measure for urinary health
• Discuss research findings pertaining to a self-management intervention to prevent urinary tract infection
• Identify at least three strategies for promoting stakeholder involvement in research