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The session will outline how the service was designed to bridge the gap between acute care and recovery, with a strong focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life following hospital discharge. Key elements of the service include holistic patient assessment, ongoing clinical review, spinal brace management, and coordinated support tailored to individual patient needs.
Attendees will gain insight into the rationale for the service, challenges encountered during development, and the clinical and patient-centred benefits observed.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the need for structured post-discharge follow-up in MSCC care
- Describe a holistic approach to MSCC patient assessment and support
- Recognise the role of spinal bracing management post discharge
- Consider how post-discharge services can enhance quality of life and continuity of care