International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access

Abstract

Need for Appropriate Amount and Level of Care in Paraplegics Patients

Craig H Lichtblau*, Scott Raffa, Kaveh Assadi, Christopher Warburton, Gabrielle Meli and Allyson Gorman

Paraplegic patients suffer physical and emotional disability and are at heightened risk for comorbidities and potentially life-threatening complications. The economic costs associated that paraplegics face are significant and vary depending on factors such as level of disability and presence of chronic pain and/or depression. Providing the right amount and level of care is critical for optimizing health and life expectancy and minimizing suffering in paraplegic patients.

Published Date: 2024-03-13; Received Date: 2024-02-06