Open AccessTheoretical Risk and Prevention Model for Secondary Health Conditions and Mortality After SCI: 15 Years of Research
Author(s) -
James S. Krause,
Lee L. Saunders,
Nicole D. DiPiro,
Karla S. Reed
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1945-5763
pISSN - 1082-0744
DOI - 10.1310/sci1901-15
Subject(s) - medicine , conceptual model , spinal cord injury , public health , environmental health , nursing , spinal cord , philosophy , epistemology , psychiatry
To successfully prevent secondary health conditions (SHCs) and promote longevity after spinal cord injury (SCI), we must first understand the risk factors precipitating their occurrence and develop strategies to address these risk factors. Conceptual models may aid in identifying the nature of SHCs and guide research, clinical practice, and the development of prevention strategies.