|
Joining
|
Dyad-tailored Education: a SWOT analysis, SCI problems identified and corrected.
|
2(3) b
|
Standard Dyad Intake: History of person with SCI and caregiver focusing on current health, skin care, bladder management, bowel management. No skills training, interventions, or formulation of management problems and needed adjustments.
|
2(3) b
|
|
Formulation of management problems and coping. Recommend one or more strategies and adjustments (individual and dyad).
|
|
Group Introductory Sessions
|
Educational Workshop: ASIA classification, clinical syndromes, rehab therapy, medications, health lifestyle, the family and adjustment, family guidelines. Structure and function of multifamily group, how it can help.
|
2
|
SCIEC Education Introduction: Structure and rationale for intervention. Rules of conduct. Overview of topics to be covered.
|
1
|
|
Ongoing Group Sessions
|
Problem-solving & Skills Training Sessions: Problem-solving designed to address specific problems associated with SCI. Compensatory strategies for SCI problems, planning ahead.
|
12
|
SCIEC Education: General information provided to promote healthy living in areas relevant for persons with SCI and caregivers (bladder/bowel management, nutrition, use of alcohol, drugs, safe exercise).
|
13
|
|
Personal health concerns not discussed; however, discuss referral to provider.
|
|
Total
| |
16
| |
16
|
