Hospitalizations of Patients With Spinal Cord Injury in Rural Australia: A Descriptive Study Over a 6-Year Period

Key Points

• Hospitalizations increased over the 6 years, indicating potential gaps in rural healthcare.
• During the study period, 70% of patients with spinal cord injury experienced multiple hospitalizations.
• Descriptive study analyzed healthcare data from several rural hospitals in Australia focusing on clinical outcomes.
• Highlighting these results, further strategies for improved care in rural settings are warranted.