{"id":5,"date":"2012-07-25T13:36:08","date_gmt":"2012-07-25T17:36:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/nerscic\/home\/"},"modified":"2017-01-19T23:33:07","modified_gmt":"2017-01-20T04:33:07","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/nerscic\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span><div class=\"bu-slideshow-container home-page-slideshow autoplay\" id=\"bu-slideshow-container-4\" data-slideshow-name=\"home-page-slideshow\" data-slideshow-delay=\"5000\" style=\"width: auto; \"><div class='slideshow-loader active'><div class='loader-animation'><\/div><p>loading slideshow...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"bu-slideshow-slides\"><ul class=\"bu-slideshow transition-fade\" id=\"bu-slideshow-4\"><li id=\"bu-slideshow-4_0\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/nerscic\/merger\/\"><img src=\"\/nerscic\/files\/2017\/01\/NEW-S-NERSCIC-scims_temp_logo_2016-25pc-636-W-centered-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-4_1\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/nerscic\/files\/2016\/11\/VC-Trial-Infosheet.pdf\"><img src=\"\/nerscic\/files\/2016\/11\/VC-slide-scaled-centered1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-4_2\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.qualtrics.com\/SE\/?SID=SV_1G2Ki4joh0YnDG5\"><img src=\"\/nerscic\/files\/2014\/03\/Stethoscope-and-checklist-have-a-medical.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-4_3\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/nerscic\/consumer-education\/past-education-program-videos\/\"><img src=\"\/nerscic\/files\/2014\/03\/Online-Videos-636x190.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-4_4\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/nerscic\/sci-fi-consumer\/\"><img src=\"\/nerscic\/files\/2014\/03\/Keyboard-pink-steth-cr-636x190.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-4_5\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><a href=\"http:\/\/websurveyor2.airws.org\/community\/se.ashx?s=251137452e498ff8\"><img src=\"\/nerscic\/files\/2014\/03\/MSKTC-Fact-Sheet-Survey-Slide.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"bu-slideshow-navigation-container\"><ul class=\"bu-slideshow-navigation nav-icon\" id=\"bu-slideshow-nav-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-1\" class=\" active\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>1<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-2\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>2<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-3\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>3<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-4\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>4<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-5\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>5<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-6\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>6<\/span><\/a><\/li> <\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>We are pleased to announce the formation of the Spaulding New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center (SNERSCIC) Model System, representing a merger of the Spaulding-Harvard Spinal Cord Injury Model System and the New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center Model System.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>SNERSCIC has been funded as one of 14 SCI Model Systems across the United States, working together to optimize clinical care, research, education, and service related to the impact of spinal cord injury on individuals and their communities.\u00a0 SCI Model Systems are funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research.<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Center\u00a0has a long and distinguished history in working with the spinal cord injury community across the New England region. \u00a0As a Model System, SNERSCIC\u00a0serves as an advocate and resource for individuals with SCI, their\u00a0families and caregivers, and healthcare professionals. \u00a0SNERSCIC works to enhance the lives of\u00a0people with SCI across their lifespan through innovative science and technology, with particular attention to underserved populations.<\/p>\n<p>The SNERSCIC network of treatment, research, and educational facilities includes the Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, Harvard Medical School, and Boston University School of Public Health, as well as Gaylord Hospital and Yale-New Haven Hospital in Connecticut.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>What are the SNERSCIC 2016-2021 Research Priorities?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the 2016-2021 cycle, SNERSCIC will be leading a number of research projects that strive to improve the health and quality of life for individuals with SCI, including:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) National Database<br style=\"clear: both;\" \/><\/strong>Along with other SCI Model Systems,\u00a0SNERSCIC contributes data to the SCIMS National Database, which includes more than 31,000 individuals with SCI. \u00a0This\u00a0data provides information about the course of recovery, trends in cause and severity of SCI, health service delivery, treatment, and rehabilitation outcomes. The database is a rich source of information for research and analysis of effects of SCI to help shape the care and support of people with SCI.<\/p>\n<p>Our <strong>site-specific\u00a0research projects<\/strong> focus on further\u00a0developing the\u00a0Spinal Cord Injury- Functional Index (SCI-FI)\u00a0measurement tool, which we\u00a0developed as a more sensitive,\u00a0efficient, and patient-reported way to\u00a0measure the functional abilities of individuals with SCI.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Project #1: Linking the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) to the SCI-FI\/Assistive Technology (SCI-FI\/AT)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This project\u00a0will link FIM scores with the scores of the SCI-FI\/AT, which improves the ability to measure the impact of assistive technology on an individual\u2019s function. \u00a0\u00a0Additionally, linking these measures will give researchers and clinicians a bridge to track functional abilities of adults with SCI over time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Project #2: SCI-FI\/AT Inpatient Short Forms\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The SCI-FI\/AT Computer Adaptive Test uses a computer for testing, which can be a barrier for inpatient participation. This project focuses on developing a shorter, paper version of\u00a0the SCI-FI\/AT for inpatient use. Clinicians can efficiently complete the short form\u00a0on paper with the individual during their\u00a0inpatient stay, and still compare it to any computer testing done post-discharge.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>What are the SNERSCIC 2016-2021 Knowledge Dissemination and Education Priorities?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>SNERSCIC will host a number of programs and develop useful tools to share knowledge and education with individuals with SCI, their\u00a0families and caregivers, and healthcare professionals, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Knowledge in Motion (KiM)\u00a0Lecture and Webcast Education Program<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The KiM series will remain an important opportunity for the SCI community to come together around key topics of interest. Our successful inaugural event of the new grant cycle was held on Wednesday, January 11 from 6:30 \u2013 8:00 PM at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital on \u201cLiving Healthy with Spinal Cord Injury.\u201d \u00a0To view online videos of prior lectures or to learn more about KiM, go to: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/nerscic\/consumer-education\/past-education-program-videos\/\">www.bu.edu\/nerscic<\/a>. For more information, please contact Judi Zazula, MS, OTR\/L at <a href=\"mailto:judiz@bu.edu\">judiz@bu.edu<\/a> or call 617-638- 7314.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New England SCI Toolkit (NESCIT)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This online toolkit is a resource for use after acute rehabilitation to help improve functional outcomes while decreasing the frequency of complications associated with SCI. Log onto: www.Gaylord.org\/SCIToolkit. For more information, please contact Diana Pernigotti, MSG, at <a href=\"mailto:dpernigotti@gaylord.org\">Dpernigotti@gaylord.org<\/a> or call 1-866-429-5673 ext. 3563.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #006699;\"><strong>How will this merger affect SCI consumers?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While you\u00a0will continue to receive care from your current providers and treatment facilities, you\u00a0will have additional opportunities to participate in research and education. \u00a0You will continue to receive updates and information from your familiar contacts through mailings, email, and personal outreach, based on your\u00a0individual interests and needs. \u00a0You\u00a0may also be contacted by members of our team who will introduce themselves as part of the newly merged SNERSCIC Model System.\u00a0 We look forward to getting to know each of you and to working with you to help <span>SNERSCIC\u2019s programs and activities best reflect your\u00a0needs and interests!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Please note: Until the new SNERSCIC website is launched, information on our research and education opportunities can be found on our current websites at:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sh-sci.org\/\">www.sh-sci.org<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/nerscic\">www.bu.edu\/nerscic<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/nerscic\/files\/2016\/11\/Triple-Logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/nerscic\/files\/2016\/11\/Triple-Logo.png\" alt=\"Triple Logo\" width=\"431\" height=\"50\" class=\"wp-image-3224 aligncenter\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are pleased to announce the formation of the Spaulding New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center (SNERSCIC) Model System, representing a merger of the Spaulding-Harvard Spinal Cord Injury Model System and the New England Regional Spinal Cord Injury Center Model System. 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