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Takeaways – Wheelchair Prescriptions for SCI Patients

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Health Maintenance Checklist
  1. Consider referral to a therapist specializing in wheelchair prescription and fitting to ensure payor approval and optimal outcomes.

  2. Support the procurement of highly individualized wheelchairs for your patients with SCI to optimize health and mobility and to avoid restriction of function.

  3. Ensure your primary care documentation is timely and is aligned with that of the seating therapist.
Lista de verificación para el mantenimiento de la salud:

1. Considere consultar a un terapeuta especializado en prescribiry ajuste de sillas de ruedas para garantizar la aprobación de la aseguradora y los resultados óptimos.

2. Apoye la adquisición de sillas de ruedas altamente personalizadas para sus pacientes con LME para optimizar la salud y la movilidady evitar la restricción de la función.

3. Asegúrese de que su documentación de atención primaria este vigente y alineada con la del terapeuta especializado.

 

Episodic Care Considerations
  1. Primary care providers are advised to include wheelchair fit in the differential for all acute and chronic health concerns.

  2. A change in health status due to wheelchair fit is an indication to refer to a seating specialist.

  3. Disrepair of a wheelchair or its components is an indication for seating specialist evaluation.

Consideraciones de cuidado episódico

1. Se recomienda a los médicos de atención primaria que incluyan el ajuste de la silla de ruedas en la lista de problemas de salud agudos y crónicos.

2. Un cambio en el estado de salud debido al ajuste de la silla de ruedas es una indicación para referirse a un especialista.

3. El mal estado de una silla de ruedas o sus componentes es una indicación para la evaluación de un especialista.

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