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Current Spinal Injuries Research
International Collaboration of Length of Rehabilitation Stay After Spinal Cord Injury and Associated Outcomes
We are extremely proud to be leading the UK arm of an international investigation led by the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. The project includes collaborators in the United States, Australia, Canada and The Netherlands.
This research will analyse inpatient rehabilitation data from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and England to compare how length of stay (LOS), intensity of rehabilitation and other patient-level, facility-level and country-level factors affect outcomes. We are also conducting an international survey of people with SCI with different inpatient rehabilitation LOS about their experiences in rehabilitation and after discharge. An advisory committee of people with SCI, representatives of SCI organizations, SCI clinicians and policymakers will provide input on study design.
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Implementing Psychological Health Standards and Screening in Spinal Cord Injuries
Under development
Enhancing mental health and wellbeing in people with spinal cord injury using the Spinal Cord Injury Health Maintenance Tool
With our colleagues at the University of Sydney, this study focuses on implementing a co-designed Mental Health and Wellbeing Module (MHM), developed with people with SCI who identified mental health as a top priority. It will examine how best to integrate the MHM into routine healthcare and community settings in Australia and the UK.
The MHM offers a practical toolbox of evidence-based strategies including mindfulness-based approaches and tools such as mood diaries, to build resilience and self-management skills. The overall aim is to support emotional wellbeing, particularly for mild but impactful difficulties that may not meet thresholds for clinical care. The project is due to begin in early 2026.
The National SCI care pathway model provides guidance on understanding complexity levels, information on which is provided here.
“Evidence for Living Well with a Spinal Cord Injury in the Community (ELSCI)” - A physical activity intervention
Funded by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, we are proud to be part of this UK-wide study exploring life after spinal cord injury. The project aims to map the care people receive after leaving specialist centres, tracking changes in physical function over the first year post-discharge, and capturing the lived experiences of people with SCI across the country. By understanding what helps and what gets in the way of effective post-discharge progress, this study aims to direct future research that improves long-term health, independence, and quality of life.
Learn more: Evidence for Living Well with a Spinal Cord Injury in the Community - Glasgow Caledonian University
University of Oxford Doctoral Course in Clinical Psychology - Various projects
The NSIC enjoys close links with the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych) course at Oxford University. Our team has supported, and been supported by, a large number of projects in collaboration with Trainee Clinical Psychologists over a number of years. This includes a number of projects related to spinal cord injury and physical healthcare, spanning a range of service improvement projects, hypothesis-driven empirical research and systematic reviews.