Can-SCIP Coach App
  1. Can-SCIP
  2. Recommendations
  3. Guidelines
  4. Section 1 - COMPONENTS OF IDEAL SCI CARE SYSTEM

G - COMMUNITY-BASED REHABILITATION




Clinicians should conduct regular and accessible interdisciplinary follow-up to determine progress towards functional goals. (CAN-SCIP 2020; Level C)

Clinicians should assist individuals with SCI to establish a mechanism for regular performance of sitting support surfaces assessment specific to pressure injury prevention and treatment.
Schedule reassessment at least every two years, or sooner if any of the following occur:

  1. health status changes, including weight or medical changes
  2. changes in functional status
  3. equipment wear or disrepair
  4. pressure injury development
  5. changes in living situation.
(Adapted from PU-ONF 2013, p.127; Level C)
Replace seating equipment and support surfaces according to manufacturer’s recommendations, or assessment by an assistive technology specialist or occupational therapisy, if equipment demonstrates any signs of deterioration, including but not limited to wear, cracking, and allowing bottoming out. (PU-ONF 2013, p.127; Level C)