Secondary Complications & Aging Task Force
MISSION
To promote healthy aging among people with SCI and assist the prevention and management of secondary complications of SCI through education, research, and policy.
PURPOSE
To promote healthy aging among people with SCI and assist the prevention and management of secondary complications of SCI through education, research, and policy.
RESPONSILBILITIES
- Contribute to the conduct of high-quality research about (1) the epidemiology, prevention, and treatment of secondary complications post-SCI and (2) aging with SCI.
- Facilitate inter-disciplinary and inter-organizational collaboration among clinicians, researchers, and consumers interested in aging with SCI and secondary complications of SCI
- Support the creation and dissemination of educational materials for clinicians and consumers about aging with SCI and secondary complications of SCI
JOIN US!
Check out our current projects and recently developed products below and reach out to the co-chairs to learn more about the task force and contributing to its activities. Clinicians, researchers, and consumers are all welcome.
2021 GOALS
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Develop programing for the ACRM 2021 Annual Conference
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Create Archives of PM&R Information & Education Pages (IEPs) targeting the needs of the population
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Engage members in various areas of secondary complications and aging
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Develop webinars on new topics of interest
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Develop a social media platform to connect with a larger audience
CO-CHAIRS
Swati Mehta, MA, PhD
CO-CHAIR
Scientist
Lawson Health Research Institute
Jia Li, PhD
CO-CHAIR
Post-doctoral Fellow, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Alabama at Birmingham
2022-2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Webinar: CORTREE: Online community-based education programs for managing aging with secondary complications
- Contributed to the development of programming at ACRM meeting
2024 GOALS
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- Grow task force membership
- Publish special I/E communication paper
- Develop programing for the ACRM 2024 Annual Conference
- Develop webinars on new topics of interest
How to get Involved
Potential projects:
- Aging and mental health post SCI
- Diet and secondary complications post SCI
- Managing UTIs post SCI
- Welcome to more ideas!
Join Us!
Email Co-Chairs:
Swati Mehta, PhD
Jia Li, PhD
