Secondary health conditions experienced by people with spinal cord injury within community living: Implications for a <scp>N</scp>ational <scp>D</scp>isability <scp>I</scp>nsurance <scp>S</scp>cheme

Abstract

Secondary health conditions can significantly impact occupational participation following SCI. Appropriate intervention, including customised equipment and direct support, if delivered as part of an effective NDIS, may prevent or reduce the severity of these conditions and offer the potential to influence health and participation outcomes of people who have returned to community living.