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American Paraplegia Society
Founded in 1954, and incorporated in 1977, the American Paraplegia Society (APS) is dedicated to improving the quality of medical care delivered to persons with spinal cord impairment (SCI).
 
Misson
The mission of the American Paraplegia Society is to advance spinal cord medicine through state of the art education, dissemination of information, and promotion of research and advocacy.  American Paraplegia Society collaborates with researchers, physicians, and the entire spectrum of health care providers who serve persons with spinal cord injuries/disorders.
In fulfilling this mission, APS partners with the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals, convening an annual scientific conference to report state-of-the-art techniques, disseminate information about scientific research and technological breakthroughs, discuss advances in research and the latest standards for achieving optimal health care, including rehabilitation and lifetime care of individuals with SCI. It is a direct result of this exchange of scientific data that research is advanced and encouraged. Examining data arising from scientific investigations and assessing their impact on clinical care are essential to establishing standards of care, adopting new diagnostic techniques, and treatment protocols to provide cost-effective quality care.
Goals
Increase knowledge about spinal cord impairment and related problems
  • Present current clinical and research data related to traumatic and non-traumatic spinal cord injury
  • Review current information on diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative techniques
  • Enhance practice skills and techniques of clinicians working with individuals with spinal cord impairment
  • Explore the spectrum of disease that directly affects the care of individuals with spinal cord impairment
  • Identify research issues and priorities
  • Provide a forum for professional interchange among physicians and other health care professionals

 
 
  “As a new member of the ASCIP, I would like to share a few reflections. Attending my first national convention last year, I was impressed with both the diversity and caliber of the healthcare professionals within the association. The educational opportunities spanned a variety of topics, many of which involved cutting-edge material. Being a new member of ASCIP I was not sure how I would be received, especially as I was a new speaker among many veteran members. I was pleased to feel a warm welcome, support with needs related to presenting, and an overall sense of collegiality with many gifted professionals. I quickly established new friendships and national contacts within my own field, as well as others. I would encourage anyone who wishes to further their knowledge and experience in the field of SCI treatment and research to join the organization.”
  Posted by: Chaplain Bernie Jorn, Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
 
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