The effect of rurality and distance from care on health outcomes, environmental barriers, and healthcare utilization patterns in persons with traumatic spinal cord injury.

Alexander WhelanSonja McVeighPaula BarkerAndrew GlennieDi WangMelody ChenChristiana L ChengSuzanne HumphreysColleen M O'ConnellNajmedden AttabibAndre EngelbrechtSean D Christie

Published in: Spinal cord (2023)

Despite differences in environmental barriers, individuals from urban and rural locations in Eastern Canada reported similar health outcomes and quality of life after tSCI.

Keyphrases

spinal cord injury
healthcare
south africa
human health
spinal cord
neuropathic pain
life cycle
palliative care
affordable care act
risk assessment
pain management
chronic pain