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Spinal Cord Injury

The Effect of Spinal Cord Epidural Stimulation and Training on Overall Well-being in Spinal Cord Injury

Presenting Author(s)

Skylar Cuevas, BA (she/her/hers)

Medical Student
University of Louisville School of Medicine

Non-presenting Author(s)

BU

Beatrice Ugiliweneza, PhD, MSPH, MSCS

Associate Professor
Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center and Department of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology, University of Louisville
CR

Carla Rich, MA

Research Coordinator
Norton Children’s Research Institute affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine
KB

Kyle Brothers, MD, PhD

Professor of Pediatrics, Chief Scientific Officer
Norton Children’s Research Institute affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine
AH

April Herrity, PhD

Assistant Professor
Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center and Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Louisville
SH

Susan Harkema, PhD

Director Consortium Growth
Tim and Carolyn Reynolds Center for Spinal Stimulation, Kessler Foundation, East Hanover, NJ
CH

Charles Hubscher, PhD

Professor and Vice Chair
Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center and Department Anatomical Sciences & Neurobiology, University of Louisville
EA

Elsa Alvarez, MD

Research Coordinator
Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center, University of Louisville

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participant will be able to discuss the implications of participant and caregiver-reported outcomes for the integration of scES in improving overall well-being in the SCI population.
Upon completion, participant will be able to explain the use of qualitative methodology, including semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis, in assessing subjective well-being in individuals with SCI and their caregivers.
Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the impact of spinal cord epidural stimulation (scES) and intensive training on self-reported physical function, psychological health, and quality of life in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury.