Spinal cord injury (SCI) care is a high priority for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Aging Veterans, new cases of SCI from recent conflicts, and increasing numbers of women Veterans have likely changed the profile of the VHA SCI population. This study characterizes the current Veteran population with SCI with emphasis on healthcare utilization and women Veterans. We analyzed VHA administrative data from 2002-2003 and 2007-2008, analyzing composition, demographics, and healthcare use. The population is mostly male (>97
作者：Catherine M, Curtin；Paola A, Suarez；Lisa A, Di Ponio；Susan M, Frayne
来源：Journal of rehabilitation research and development 2012 年 49卷 3期
