| | Researchers at the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (CROR) at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have developed “PT Pal,” a mobile app designed to help people with spinal cord injury (SCI) exercise at home with SCI-specific guidance, videos and interactive support. Now in the final phase of a multi-year study, the team is testing whether the full interactive app — along with optional motivational coaching — help individuals with SCI improve their strength, aerobic capacity and long-term adherence to fitness routines. | | | | Why do some employers excel at retaining workers with physical disabilities, while others struggle? A new study, led by researchers at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, disovered differenes between employers who provide strong supports and accommodations — and those who do not — and further highlighted actionable strategies to help organizations strengthen inclusion and improve long-term retention. | | CROR Staff & Collaborators | | |
Clinical psychologist Jane Duff, a longtime leader in SCI care at the United Kingdom’s National Spinal Injuries Centre, is heading the U.K. arm of an international CROR study examining how inpatient rehabilitation length of stay influences SCI outcomes. Her career, shaped by a deep commitment to social justice and patient-centered care, has made her a key partner in this global effort.
| | Physical therapist Erin Walaszek, PT, DPT, brings years of clinical expertise in cardiology and rehabilitation to her work at CROR, where she now helps lead participant recruitment for MENTOR, an online wellness program designed to support the health and well-being of people with mobility limitations. Her path from bedside care to research reflects her passion for improving access to safe, effective exercise for those with complex conditions. | | Rehabilitation Measures Database Update | | |
The Rehabilitation Measures Database continues to expand, now having reached 596 measure summaries.
We’ve added several new measure summaries to the RMD in the last few months, including:
Thanks to our colleagues at the National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust in the U.K., as well as occupational graduate students at Columbia University and the University of Illinois Chicago for their input on these summaries.
We’ve also recently updated the following measure summaries:
And download our new infographics:
If you’re interested in contributing a new summary, updating an existing summary or would like to know more about how you can incorporate the RMD into your allied health professions curriculum, please let us know! You can email us at RehabMeasures@sralab.org.
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Researchers at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Northwestern University and Indiana University want to learn more about the air travel experiences of people with physical disabilities. We are seeking participants for focus groups and a study that involves documenting a trip that includes air travel through photographs and interviews.
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Researchers at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab are recruiting participants for MENTOR. This online wellness program is tailored to each individual's goals and includes free exercise equipment, access to adapted fitness classes, cooking demos, mindfulness training and a supportive community.
Choose either:
- MENTOR Live: a structured, 8-week program where you join a group and live instructor.
- MENTOR On Demand: a flexible, 12-week option you can take at your own pace.
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CROR assistant director, Alex Wong, PhD, DPhil, was named a fellow of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM). The designation recognizes members with an outstanding record of professional service to ACRM who have also made significant contributions to the field of medical rehabilitation at the national level. Read more.
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CROR research scientist, Anne Deutsch, RN, PhD, was named a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN). This honor — considered one of the highest in nursing — recognizes an individual's accomplishments and, according to AAN, “signifies the power of nursing to transform health and enact positive outcomes." Read more.
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CROR director, Allen Heinemann, PhD, has received the Distinguished Career Award from the Association for Rehabilitation, Research, Policy and Education (ARRPE). Selected by the ARRPE Board of Directors, this award is presented to a rehabilitation professional who made significant contributions to and impacted the field of rehabilitation.
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Before the year wraps up, add a few great podcast episodes to your playlist. Catch up on the latest episodes of INside the OUTcomes: A Rehabilitation Research Podcast — including deep dives into peer mentoring and employment; community-based supports; and resources for families of people with spinal cord injury. Tune in now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube and discover fresh insights from the research team at CROR.
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CROR Outcomes is produced by the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (CROR) at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. It is supported by grants from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR grants 90DPK0007, 90DPHF0012). The contents of this newsletter do not necessarily represent the policy of NIDILRR.
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