Ep 2 and part 2 of COVID-19: Current knowledge and best practices an SCI - panel discussion with a multidisciplinary view - a podcast by ISCoS

Welcome back to part two of our discussion on 'COVID-19: Current knowledge and best practices an SCI - a multidisciplinary view' with James Middleton, Australia, Carlotte Kiekens, Italy, Francois Theron, South Africa, Lizzie Thomas-Davies and Ian Benson, 

Please note the opinions of our host and guests are their own.

In our first episode, we covered: why spinal cord injured patients are more vulnerable, the principles of management, diagnostic protocols, acute management, nursing management and precautions to be taken during aerosol-generating procedures. In part two we continue to explore the issues surrounding COVID-19 and SCI Care as we look at rehabilitation & physiotherapy management, issues and challenges each organisation and region faces in regards to preparation, awareness, and prevention strategies as well as the possible opportunities that may arise from the adversity.

In this episode

5:10 Q1. How is rehabilitation management of SCI during the pandemic different? 

10:09 Q2. What do you have to add regarding physiotherapy management of SCI during the pandemic? 

16:50 Q3. What issues, challenges or barriers are you currently experiencing in your organisation/region regarding preparedness to manage people with Spinal Cord Injury and COVID 19? 

33.39 Q4. What awareness and prevention strategies for COVID 19 are you advocating for people with SCI in your region? 

40:04 Q5. Can we try to tap the “Opportunity within the adversity?” What are your views in this regard? 

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Links to Covid-19 documents and visit here  for Covid-19 Resources on the ISCoS website

COVID-19 in SCI Factsheet - NSW, Australia 

COVID-19 Factsheet Self-isolation Guide for Caregivers - Canada

Basic guidance on management of SCI patients during COVID-19 Pandemic - UK

Stillman, SCSC 2020, COVID-19 and SCI

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