[Scirehab-UW] Spinal Cord Injury Research Study

Do you want to improve your mood? Need help starting an exercise program?   The University of Washington is looking for adults aged 45 and over with spinal cord injury and depressed mood to take part in a research study. We are conducting a study to test the effect of exercise on mood.   ·         Participation is by mail and telephone only, and people living anywhere in the United States are eligible. ·         You would take part in one or more phone calls to help you become more physically active. ·         You would also complete phone-based counselor assessments and mailed surveys at three different times throughout the study. The surveys ask about your experience with pain, fatigue, and other symptoms in addition to questions about your participation in daily activities, mood and general outlook. ·         You would be asked to wear a watch-sized activity monitor for three 1-week periods. ·         All participants will receive a free exercise DVD. ·         The study will be done over a 6 month period and you will be compensated up to $120.   Interested? Please contact us! Toll-free 1-866-928-2114 or email agerrtc@uw.edu   We look forward to hearing from you!   Aging Rehabilitation Research and Training Center Department of Rehabilitation Medicine University of Washington, Seattle   This research is supported by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)

 

[Scirehab-forum] SCI Forum March 13, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Dear SCI Forum subscribers:   Announcing the next SCI Forum:   When:         Tuesday, March 13, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM   Where:       South Campus Center, Room 316                       University of Washington                       1601 NE Columbia Rd., Seattle, WA 98195                       For directions, go to http://sci.washington.edu/info/directions_forum_SCC.asp.   Topic:          It happened to both of us: Conversations with couples   When a person sustains a spinal cord injury, the impact is felt by the whole family, especially the spouse or partner. The initial focus is on the spinal cord injury and the many problems needing constant attention, but eventually the needs of the partner must be addressed. How does a partner feel, cope and adjust? How does the relationship and each partner’s roles within it change? How can a couple survive the stresses and challenges of such a life-altering event and go on to lead a satisfying life together? At this forum we will have a panel of three couples who were together before the injury and are still together from one to several years after injury. They will talk about their experiences and the things they do to stay connected and maintain a healthy, intimate relationship   For more information, please visit the SCI Forum website: http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/schedule.asp   Download the printable flyer:  http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/3-12%20flyer.pdf    Participate in research: UW studies seeking volunteers with spinal cord injuries are listed at http://sci.washington.edu/projects_and_research/participate.asp     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     * Cynthia Salzman, MHA Public Information Specialist Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System Department of Rehabilitation Medicine University of Washington, Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195 Phone: 206-685-3999; Fax: 206-685-3244; Email: csalzman@uw.edu

 

 

[Scirehab-forum] SCI Support & Information Group Meets Thursday, February 16 at 12:30 pm

Greetings subscribers:

 

Individuals with spinal cord injuries and their family members and caregivers are invited to attend the next Spinal Cord Injury Support and Information Group, which will take place:

 

·         Thursday, February 16, from 12:30 to 1:30 pm

·         Harborview Medical Center  (4-West Patient & Family Room, across from the nurses' station). 

 

This is not a therapy group, but rather an opportunity to share stories and experiences, ask questions and get real-life answers. You can also just listen to fellow members of the spinal cord injury community.

 

Monthly Meetings at Harborview Medical Center:

 

·         3rd Thursday of each month

·         12:30 to 1:30 pm

·         4-West Patient & Family Room (across from the nurses' station) 

 

 For questions or information, please call 206-616-8568.

 

 

[Scirehab-forum] SCI Forum February 14, 2012 at 7:00 pm

Dear SCI Forum subscribers:   Announcing the next SCI Forum:   When:         Tuesday, February 14, from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM   Where:       South Campus Center, Room 316                       University of Washington                       1601 NE Columbia Rd., Seattle, WA 98195                       For directions, go to http://sci.washington.edu/info/directions_forum_SCC.asp.   Topic:          Sleep Problems and Sleep Apnea in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury   By Don Fogelberg, PhD, assistant professor, UW Rehabilitation Medicine and Stephen Burns, MD,  associate professor, UW Rehabilitation Medicine and acting director, SCI Service, VA Puget Sound Health Care System.   Many people with spinal cord injuries have trouble getting a good night’s sleep. Pain, breathing difficulties, and the need for care periodically through the night often disrupt sleep. Poor sleep quality can have many negative effects on daily life, such as being too sleepy during the day, having trouble concentrating or thinking, interfering with self care and health maintenance, and becoming depressed. Sleep apnea is very common in people with SCI and can have serious health consequences, such as heart disease and even death. This presentation will review the causes and consequences of sleep problems, including a detailed discussion of sleep apnea, and will explain treatments that can improve your health and well-being. In addition, an individual with a spinal cord injury will talk about his personal experience with sleep apnea and its treatment.   CEU credits available for PTs and OTs: 1.5 contact hours. Certificates will be provided.   For more information, please visit the SCI Forum website: http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/schedule.asp   Download the printable flyer:  http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/2-12%20flyer.pdf       *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     * Cynthia Salzman, MHA Public Information Specialist Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System Department of Rehabilitation Medicine University of Washington, Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195 Phone: 206-685-3999; Fax: 206-685-3244; Email: csalzman@uw.edu

 

 

[Scirehab-UW] New SCI Forum Video: Conversations from the Bedroom: Sex after Spinal Cord Injury

Dear Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System Subscribers,   The SCI Forum presentation “Conversations from the Bedroom: Sex after Spinal Cord Injury,” which took place on May 10, 2011 at the University of Washington Medical Center, is now available for viewing on our website at http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/reports/sex_sci_2011.asp.   What do you really want to know about sex after spinal cord injury? Most newly injured people have concerns about what their sex lives will be like: will they ever have sex again (or for the first time)? Although sex may change after SCI, most people still want to develop satisfying intimate relationships. How do they navigate sexuality with an SCI? In this forum, real people with spinal cord injuries talk about their real sexual experiences since injury. Two men with tetraplegia (quadriplegia) and one woman with paraplegia discussed the good, the bad, and the funny. A rehab physician answered questions related to medical issues and sexual activity.   Please give us your feedback after watching the video. Just click the "two-minute survey" link on the forum page, or go to https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/csalzman/26614.   We now have 30 videos on a variety of SCI-related topics that you can watch online at http://sci.washington.edu/info/forums/forum_videos.asp.   *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     * Cynthia Salzman, MHA Public Information Specialist Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System Department of Rehabilitation Medicine University of Washington, Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195 Phone: 206-685-3999; Fax: 206-685-3244 csalzman@uw.edu

 

[Scirehab-forum] SCI Support and Information Group tomorrow CANCELLED

Dear subscribers:

 

The SCI Support and Information Group normally scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, January 19, at 12:30 pm at Harborview Medical Center has been CANCELLED due to bad weather and road conditions.

 

We hope to see you at the next Support and Information Group meeting on Thursday, February 16, at 12:30 pm at Harborview. A reminder email will be sent a few days before then.

 

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Cynthia Salzman, MHA

Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington

Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195-6490

Email: csalzman@uw.edu; Phone: 206-685-3999; FAX: 206-685-3244; Website: http://sci.washington.edu

 

 

 

 

[Scirehab-UW] SCI Update Newsletter Winter 2012

Dear Subscribers:           Happy New Year! The Winter 2012 issue of the SCI Update newsletter has been posted on our website at:               http://sci.washington.edu/info/newsletters/12_winter.asp        Contents: ·         Funding Renewed for UW's Spinal Cord Injury Model System The Northwest Regional SCI System was awarded $2.3 million from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) to continue as an SCI Model System of care and research for another five years. Read about the programs and research activities this grant supports. ·         First SCI Wellness Summit Draws Large Audience of Consumers and Clinicians A joint effort of the UW Rehabilitation Medicine Department's SCI Forum and the SCI Transitions and Wellness Program, this half-day educational program attracted more than 50 attendees and featured presentations by staff and faculty as well as displays by manufacturers of wheelchairs and other technology. ·         SCI Forum: Everyday Nutrition for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury Good nutrition is vitally important after SCI to maintain health, manage bowel and bladder function, and reduce the risk of developing common complications of SCI like diabetes, obesity, pressure sores, and osteoporosis. Watch the video or read the report of this forum to learn about your nutrition needs and how to establish a healthy diet. ·         Literature Review: 13 abstracts of medical journal articles on SCI topics Read about recent research findings on pain, pressure ulcers, weight management, stem cell therapies and other topics related to spinal cord injury. ·         Download a printer-friendly version of this newsletter (999KB PDF) ·         SCI Forum reports and videos you may have missed: o   Developing neuroprosthetic treatments for spinal cord injury o   Management of pain in spinal cord injury   *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     *     * Cynthia Salzman, MHA Public Information Specialist Northwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury System Department of Rehabilitation Medicine University of Washington, Box 356490, Seattle, WA 98195 Phone: 206-685-3999; Fax: 206-685-3244; Email: csalzman@uw.edu