Improvements in Health and Function for Individuals Living with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) or Other Diagnosis, University of Houston
The purpose of this study is to ascertain information from individuals paralyzed due to spinal cord injury or other diagnoses relating to their interest and efforts to improve health and function. Participation consists of a brief (20 minute) survey related to health and function.
For more information, please contact Marcus W. Edwards at 713-822-3242 or his faculty advisor, Dennis W. Smith, Ph.D., at 713-743-9853 or access the official consent form at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=p5JgXiwqIjiWvQYVteM0Yg_3d_3d.
Project Adventure, Children's Hospital, Boston, MA
This community-based project helps children and youth with special health care needs and disabilities have an inclusive recreational experience in Boston-area YMCAs by matching adult volunteers with children between 6 - 15 years to participate in an activity of the child's choice.
For more information, email Jenna.Curry@childrens.harvard.edu or call 617-556-4075, ext .15.
Therapies for Stroke and Spinal Cord Injury Survivors, Veterans' Administration Brain Rehabilitation Research Center of Excellence, Florida
This research study, conducted in conjunction with the University of Florida, is seeking participants in Gainesville, Jacksonville, and surrounding areas who have impairment due to stroke or spinal cord injury and are no longer receiving therapy. You must be at least 18 years old and understand and read English.
For more information, please call 800-324-8387 or 352-376-1611, ext. 5223, or send an email to Amber.Waters@va.gov.
Community-Based Intervention, Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago
This community-based intervention project for people who use a wheelchair, scooter, cane, or walker and who live or work within 3 miles of UIC consists of a series of phone surveys pertaining to improving transportation, healthy food, and recreation accessibility. Compensation will be provided.
For more information, please contact Lisa Tussing-Humphreys in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition at ltussing@uic.edu or 312-413-4807.
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) Survey on Health and Wellness, Oregon Health & Science University
This confidential and IRB-approved study is looking for people to help pilot-test a health-related Quality of Life survey. If interested, please call 503-494-3534. Compensation is offered once the survey is completed and returned.
WHO: Adults (18 years or older) who have a spinal cord injury
WHAT: Fill out a survey about health and well being
TIME: 30 to 45 minutes
WHERE: Survey is mailed to you (after a brief screening phone call)
