Bowel Management (Managing Medical Complications After Spinal Cord Injury – Part 1 of 3)
Medical complications, such as changes in bowel function, pressure ulcers, and pneumonia are common after spinal cord injury (SCI). These conditions can have a significant impact on day-to-day activities and quality of life if they are not managed properly. They can result in rehospitalization, and in some cases, even death. This video is the first part of a three part video series. The purpose of this educational video series is to provide information to individuals with SCI and caregivers on the management and prevention of some common medical complications that are associated with SCI. The topics addressed in this series are: (1) Bowel Management (2) Pressure Ulcer Prevention (3) Pneumonia Prevention These conditions were chosen because of their high prevalence, their impact on health, function, and quality of life, and the significant role that education plays in their management and prevention. For additional information and future supplemental segments, connect with the Northern New Jersey Spinal Cord Injury System via: SCIResearch@KesslerFoundation.org www.Facebook.com/SCIRehabResearch kesslerfoundation.org/NNJSCIS www.kessler-rehab.com @KesslerFdn on Twitter Kessler Foundation Online Learning Center: www.kflearn.org Kessler Foundation/Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation 1199 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 Outpatient Medical Services at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation: 973-243-6999 If you would like a copy of the DVD that presents all three parts of the series, please email SCIResearch@KesslerFoundation.org. This video series is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. It was made possible by a grant from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation, as well as support from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grant # 90S15011), and Kessler Foundation. Presented by Kessler Foundation and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Copyright © 2015 Kessler Foundation Production by FilmDogMedia
