NDAA, UVM, Kelly Brush Foundation Participate in International Spinal Cord Injury Study

NDAA president Patrick Standen joined community partners including the University of Vermont and the Kelly Brush Foundation in a study examining the well-being of people with spinal chord injury.

Participants reported on lifestyle factors including their employment status, transportation needs, education, social environment, family support, mood and self-esteem. The results will form the basis for public policies on health care, transportation and infrastructure.

“There are many quality of life issues for people living with disabilities. Access to health care, education, transportation and social activities are key determinants in health outcomes,” Standen said. “For any substantive policy change to occur we need reliable knowledge. We can take the data and see the top issues facing people with spinal cord injuries and create policies that ameliorate those conditions.”

Preliminary results will be presented on June 6. More information can be found from the UVM College of Nursing and Health Sciences.