Table 1 Summary of changes and new additions to the 2023 edition of the psychosocial guide.

From: Evidence based recommendations for health professionals to improve care of people with spinal cord injury and cognitive impairment: an update to the psychosocial care practice guide

2023 Guide Edition

• Undertook new systematic literature search

• Revision of the guide by updating latest research across all psychosocial aspects of SCI

• Inclusion of the SCI Adjustment Model (SCIAM) and Emotional Wellbeing Toolkit

• Inclusion of two new sections for people with SCI with CI:

 ○ See The Guide for Health Professionals: psychosocial care of adults with spinal cord injuries – Models of Care; Cognitive impairment

○ See The Guide for Health Professionals: Psychosocial Care of Adults with Spinal Cord Injuries – Recommendations; Recommendations for the care of persons with SCI who have cognitive impairment

• Inclusion of new sections on peer support:

 ○ See The Guide for Health Professionals: Psychosocial Care of Adults with Spinal Cord Injuries – Recommendations; Monitoring, follow-up assessment and peer support

○ See The Guide for Health Professionals: Psychosocial Care of Adults with Spinal Cord Injuries – Recommendations; Peer support

• Inclusion of a multidisciplinary team in updating the guide.

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