Joining
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Dyad-tailored Education: a SWOT analysis, SCI problems identified and corrected.
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2(3) b
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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.
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2(3) b
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Formulation of management problems and coping. Recommend one or more strategies and adjustments (individual and dyad).
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Group Introductory Sessions
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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.
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2
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SCIEC Education Introduction: Structure and rationale for intervention. Rules of conduct. Overview of topics to be covered.
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1
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Ongoing Group Sessions
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Problem-solving & Skills Training Sessions: Problem-solving designed to address specific problems associated with SCI. Compensatory strategies for SCI problems, planning ahead.
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12
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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).
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13
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Personal health concerns not discussed; however, discuss referral to provider.
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Total
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16
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16
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