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- Nordgren, Camilla, et al.
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Societal services after traumatic spinal cord injury in Sweden
- 2003
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Ingår i: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. - 1651-2081. ; 35:3, s. 121-126
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The article describes a survey of the societal services in Sweden that are available after a spinal cord injury. These services are allocated to allow independence and financial compensation. I have investigated the kinds of services that are available. I have also interviewed 34 of a total incidence population of 48 people, to find out which services were applied for, and to describe the levels of satisfaction with the application process and resource allocation. The article identifies about 25 separate services, the most commonly applied for being "transportation service". Social workers are the most common source of information. The number of applications made within one year early after injury were investigated a found to be about 5 per person (range 0-11). The information about a service is critical and for 13 available services at least 1 individual reported ignorance of its existence. An application for a service is no guarantee for allocation. Seventeen per cent of the applications were partially or totally rejected. The study concludes that significant resources are allocated for individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury. Despite this, the system creates frustration and disappointment.
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- Nordgren, Camilla, et al.
(författare)
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Societal services after traumatic spinal cord injury in Sweden
- 2003
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Ingår i: Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine. - : Medical Journals Sweden AB. - 1650-1977 .- 1651-2081. ; 35:3, s. 121-126
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- OBJECTIVE: Societal services after traumatic spinal cord injury in Sweden were investigated, including self-rated levels of satisfaction with the application process and resource allocation.DESIGN: Survey of an incidence population.SUBJECTS: Thirty-four persons of a total regional incidence population (n = 48) with traumatic spinal cord injury.METHODS: Structured interviews using a standardized questionnaire.RESULTS: About 25 separate services were identified being available for persons with traumatic spinal cord injury. The average number of applications per person was 5 (range 0-11). The most common service was "transportation service". Of the applications, 17% were partially or totally rejected. Most subjects received information about available services from a social worker. For 13 available services at least 1 subject claimed ignorance about its existence.CONCLUSIONS: In Sweden, significant resources are allocated for allowing independence and financial compensation for individuals with traumatic spinal cord injury. However, this support system sometimes also results in frustration and disappointment. Insufficient information and co-ordination are reported as weaknesses. The persons' efforts to acquire knowledge of how the system works take time which could be better used for rehabilitation and full integration into the community.
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