Swiss Paraplegic Research

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Case Studies The following case studies of patients with spinal cord injuries show the manifold strengths of the Rehab Cycle in clincial practice. The individuals portrayed in these cases differ in regard to the nature and cause of their injuries and the height of the lesion.

1	Goal Setting

2	Independence

3	Hope

4	Health Behavior

5	SCI in the Elderly

6	Recovery after traumatic SCI

7	Vocations

8	Community Reintegration

9	Sports in Rehabilitation

10	Walking Recovery

11	Care in Developing Countries

12	SCI and Environmental Accessibility

13	SCI in Adolescence and Peer Relationships

14	Bowel and bladder management

15	Psychological issues and SCI

16	When more time is less

17	Motivation and rehabilitation

Case Study 5:

Considerations for SCI rehabilitation in the elderly patient

Questions

Q1. What are differences in the etiology in older and younger SCI patients? Answer

Q2. Name typical comorbidities in the elderly in SCI. Answer

Q3. What is the relation between aortic aneurysm surgery and the development of SCI? Answer

Q4. What is the impact of age-related factors on the rehabilitation process? Answer

Q5. What does the SCIM measure? Answer

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