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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) QUERI
Overview
 The VA Quality Enhancement Research Initiative (QUERI) was launched in 1998. QUERI is founded on the principle that practice needs should inform VA's research agenda, and research results should identify interventions that improve the quality of patient care. Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) is one of ten conditions selected to be part of the QUERI effort.
The central mission of Spinal Cord Injury QUERI is the promotion of patient health, functioning, and quality of life, through the implementation of evidence-based methods for enhancing patient self-management and disease prevention in the context of multidisciplinary care. Our primary areas of focus are respiratory health and pressure ulcers. Additionally, we are exploring the potential for implementation research in the areas of obesity, pain, depression, and physical function/mobility.
Related Information
SCI QUERI Chairpersons |
Frances M. Weaver, PhD
Research Chairperson
Hines VA Hospital
Hines, IL 60141 Margaret Hammond, MD |
Barry Goldstein, MD, PhD
Co-Clinical Chairpersons
VA Puget Sound
Seattle, WA
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Please contact the following people for more information on the SCI QUERI |
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Dolores Ippolito, MPH
Research Administrative Coordinator
Hines, IL
Dolores.Ippolito2@va.gov |
Philip Ullrich, PhD
Implementation Coordinator
Seattle, WA
Philip.ullrich@va.gov |
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