This research addresses an important nutrition gap in SCI/D research. Using eDelphi, the authors are building expert consensus to develop a standardised nutrition dataset aimed at improving health outcomes.
@Priya_Iyer1@SamfordWong@lavela
https://t.co/kCd1hl3bl2
Ms. Reyes is a Clinical Dietitian in the SCI clinic @HinesVAH. Her project is titled “Examining energy in persons with chronic spinal cord injuries and disorders: measurement of requirements, knowledge, and intake.” Her mentors are Dr. Sherri LaVela and Dr. Gary Farkas. @lavela
CINCCH’s @lavela is a mentor to the presenter and is a coauthor for the poster presentation “A Scoping Review Characterizing Nutrition Outcomes on Adults with Spinal Cord injuries and Disorders” that won best poster at Spine Society of Australia 36th Annual Scientific Meeting!
Questionnaires measuring knowledge of nutrition needs specific to people with spinal cord injuries and disorders are rare, according to researchers at the Department of #Veterans Affairs. @HinesVAH@VeteransHealth@VAResearch@lavela@Alex_Wong_PhD
https://t.co/z2g8BSzEVN
While #antiobesitymedication may be a viable option for obesity management, interviews with #SCI dietitians, physicians & psychologists revealed several barriers to the use of these medications in SCI populations @vahsrd@lavela
https://t.co/kjjuA4cZDZ
The newest book from The Beryl Institute and Jason Wolf is now available. I was excited to endorse Transforming the Future of Healthcare: Reflections on a Decade of the Experience Movement and encourage you to add this book to your library. Amazon: https://t.co/HiTqK8KIxv
CINCCH would like to thank Keith Aguina, a US Veteran living with a spinal cord injury, for 8 years of his time, efforts, and contributions to VA SCI research.
Nearly 2 out of 3 surveyed Veterans with a #spinalcordinjuiry experience moderate to high levels of loneliness:
https://t.co/4zrDZJiRVZ
@ArchivesPMR@lavela
Dynamics of perceived #socialisolation, secondary conditions, & daily activity patterns among individuals w/ #stroke: A network analysis of ecological momentary assessment data
At https://t.co/kL2A6ie9lW
#loneliness#depression#ACRM
If you’re experiencing loneliness, you’re not the only one. It’s a widespread challenge. Investing in social connection can help us be healthier, happier, and more fulfilled. https://t.co/5CydqqoCDk
Over half (56%) of Veterans with SCI/D who were survey respondents had perceived social isolation, also known as loneliness, scores higher than the general population in @JSpinalCordMed:
https://t.co/7aAeawAKfw
@lavela@PVA1946