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Assistive Technology for People with IDD at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
In fiscal year 2023, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists assisted 589 inpatients and 841 outpatients with their technology needs.
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New research tracks trends and outcomes of older patients with non-traumatic spinal cord injury treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities
Between 2013 and 2018, the number of Medicare patients with non-traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) increased by more than 22%, according to a new study published in The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine.
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Two Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Nurses Honored at 2024 American Organization for Nursing Leadership Conference
At the American Organization for Nursing Leadership’s (AONL) recent 2024 conference, a pair of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab nursing leaders were honored: Sharon Rangel, associate chief nursing officer, and Lindsay Hong, nurse manager, 24th Floor.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Attending Physician Featured in Nationally Syndicated Article on New Rapid Blood Test to Assess Mild TBI
A news article on a new rapid blood test that can determine if someone has sustained a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) featured insight by Hollis Bell, MD, attending physician, Brain Innovation Center.
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Crain’s Features Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s ‘Sustainability Guru’ and Eco-Friendly Efforts
In tandem with Earth Day 2024, Crain’s Chicago Business highlighted Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s ongoing sustainability efforts in an article based on a recent interview with the hospital’s executive director, Facilities, Lamar Davis.
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Watch Meshari’s story: New prosthetic legs help pediatric patient make huge strides
Meet Meshari, who traveled across the globe from Kuwait for rehabilitation at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Here, he learned to walk, kick and play with his new prosthetic legs.
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Career Decision-Making Difficulties Questionnaire
Area of Assessment
InsightMotivation
Positive Affect
Reasoning/Problem Solving
Self-efficacy
Strength
Vision & Perception
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minutes , Specified time range is for the online version; the range for the paper and pencil version is 7-12 minutes.Assessment Type
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FreeRehabilitation Measure
Meet Midwest Regional Spinal Cord Injury Care System research assistant, Kelly Keel
Meet Kelly Keel, her role involves working with people who are at an especially difficult time in their lives– spinal cord injury patients in inpatient rehabilitation soon after their injuries.
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Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Patient and Physician Featured in AARP Article on Stroke Recovery
In a recent news article published by AARP, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab patient Doug N. shared reflections about his rehabilitation and recovery journey following a stroke in 2015.
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Career Factors Inventory
Area of Assessment
Life ParticipationPersonality
Activities of Daily Living
Occupational Performance
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minutes , Time to administer is approximate; completion is not time-limitedAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
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