International Network of Spinal Cord Injury Nurses
ISCoS Annual Conference Information:
Future Venues:
2020 – ISCoS will be holding the first Virtual Conference; 1 – 5 September 2020.
We are proud to be the SCI Nurse Special Interest Group of ISCoS
The ISCoS Education Committee is seeking interested experienced SCI Nurses to join them.
Please email info@scinurse.org if you are interested to make a difference globally!
http://www.elearnsci.org
A wealth of information, and modules to work through, available for nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers and support workers….. And it is free!!! You do not need to be a member of ISCoS. All you need to do is register!
The resources will be available in many different languages in the near future.
Nurses Module Link: http://www.elearnsci.org/intro.aspx?id=7&category=Nurses
“This module is intended for student and graduate nurses who have some practical nursing experience but are new to spinal cord injuries. It highlights the unique role of the nurse in the rehabilitation process and the key features of nursing people with spinal cord injuries.
The topics include an introduction to the concepts and role of nurses, spinal precautions, managing skin integrity following spinal cord injury, respiratory management, bowel management, bladder management and the role of the nurse in facilitating healthy sexuality in people with spinal cord injury”.
Educational Links:
Click here to go to the ISCoS Education Resource Page
Check out the you tube clip about elearnsci –
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it6Or0qSTbE
The International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS, formerly IMSoP) promotes the highest standard of care in the practice of spinal cord injury for men, women and children throughout the world. Through its medical and multi disciplinary team of Professionals ISCoS endeavours to foster education, research and clinical excellence.
ISCoS has a membership of Clinicians and Scientists from 87 countries. They regularly update their knowledge at the Annual Scientific Meeting held in a different country each year. ISCoS is continuously expanding both in membership and new horizons.
SPINAL CORD and SPINAL CORD SERIES & CASES are the official Journals of the International Spinal Cord Society and is the forum that attracts publications from clinicians and basic scientists who work in the field of Spinal Injuries.
SCI Care: What really Matters: Podcasts: https://anchor.fm/scicare
Prevention
Most spinal cord injuries can be prevented. The common saying is, ‘Prevention is better than cure. But in fact, where a spinal cord injury is concerned, Prevention is cure.
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SCI Day
The International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) observes Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Day on 5th September every year with the intention of increasing awareness amongst the General Public. It is anticipated that the awareness would facilitate an inclusive life for persons with disability and ensure greater chances of success of Prevention Programmes. Spinal cord injury (SCI) and the resultant paralysis has devastating physical, mental, social, sexual and vocational consequences for the injured. In addition, the injury increases the economic burden on the person who sustains an SCI and potentially his or her entire support network. As per the statistics from USA, depending on the severity, SCI can cost an injured individual USD 334,000 to 1 million in the first year after injury. Costs in each subsequent year range from USD 41,000 to 178,000. And it isn’t always bad luck that causes spinal cord injuries. In many cases, it is carelessness, recklessness, ignorance or bad decisions.
Learn MoreISCoS Annual Conference Information:
The 56th ISCoS Annual Scientific Meeting
October 2017. Dublin, Ireland
The 57th ISCoS Annual Scientific Meeting
2018. Sydney Australia
Watch this space for more news!
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eLearnSCI.org
About eLearnSCI.org
A wealth of information, and modules to work through, available for nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, social workers and support workers….. And it is free!!! You do not need to be a member of ISCoS. All you need to do is register!
Learn MoreNurses Module
This module is intended for student and graduate nurses who have some practical nursing experience but are new to spinal cord injuries. It highlights the unique role of the nurse in the rehabilitation process and the key features of nursing people with spinal cord injuries.
Learn More