Citation

Gray AA, Madrigal-Bauguss JA, Russell HF, Rose J. J. Spinal Cord Med. 2019; ePub(ePub): 1-7.

Affiliation

Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders Clinic , Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System , Palo Alto , California , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals, Publisher Maney Publishing)

DOI

10.1080/10790268.2019.1583453

PMID

30888259

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine the level of awareness and utilization of the Professional Standards of Practice for Psychologists, Social Workers, and Counselors in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation, 4th Edition (The Standards) by members of professional organizations representing psychologists, social workers, and licensed professional counselors (PSWC) working in spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation. PARTICIPANTS: Respondents belonged to members of professional organizations representing PSWC working in SCI rehabilitation, which included ASCIP (76%), APA's Division 22 (37%), ASIA (23%), USA (14%), PVA (12%), AVAPL (11%) and CRCC (3%).

METHOD: Responses to an online questionnaire were solicited via email.

RESULTS: 63% of those that responded were aware of The Standards. Of those, (79%) had read all or a portion of The Standards. Colleagues were the most common source of awareness, followed by email announcements.

CONCLUSIONS: The Standards are being used (in order of frequency) to improve clinical work, improve treatment efficacy, orientation of new staff, confirm current practice, education, advocacy, and other ways.

Language: en

Keywords

Guidelines for spinal cord injury practice; Practice guidelines; Professional practice guidelines; Professional standards of practice; Rehabilitation guidelines; Spinal cord injury guidelines; Standards of practice