The Role of Medical and Psychological Rehabilitation in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

The problem of rehabilitation of patients who have suffered a spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the most difficult in the health care system. Medical and psychological rehabilitation assistance plays an important role in recovery, aimed at minimizing the consequences of injury and adapting patients to new living conditions. An integrated approach, including psychotherapy, helps improve the quality of life and rapid adaptation of patients. Psychological support helps cope with stress and depression. The importance of interdisciplinary cooperation in patient adaptation to the disease is outlined.