Recognizing the role of research in improving care for spinal cord injury: the Bors Award

The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 · DOI: 10.1080/10790268.2017.1304401 · Published: January 1, 2017

Spinal Cord Injury Healthcare Research Methodology & Design

Simple Explanation

The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine (JSCM) presents the Ernest Bors Award for Scientific Development annually. This award encourages young authors to dedicate their careers to improving the lives of people with spinal cord injury. The award recognizes young professionals who contribute to research in JSCM and share their findings.

Study Duration

Not specified

Participants

Patients with spinal cord injury

Evidence Level

Not specified

Key Findings

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The Bors Award encourages young researchers to focus on spinal cord injury.
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Dr. Bors's work significantly contributed to the care of veterans with SCI.
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Sharing research findings through The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine is crucial.

Research Summary

The Ernest Bors Award for Scientific Development, presented by The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine (JSCM), aims to encourage young authors to dedicate their careers to improving the lives of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The award acknowledges the contributions of young professionals to SCI research published in JSCM and provides public recognition and a monetary award to the recipients. The editors of JSCM and the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals encourage researchers to follow Dr. Bors's path by identifying problems faced by individuals with SCI and finding solutions through research and sharing findings.

Practical Implications

Encouraging Young Researchers

The Bors Award incentivizes young researchers to focus on improving the lives of people with spinal cord injuries.

Advancing SCI Care

By promoting research and sharing findings, the award contributes to better care and solutions for individuals with SCI.

Translating Research to Practice

The focus on problem-solving through research encourages the application of findings to real-world challenges faced by SCI patients.

Study Limitations

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The text focuses on the award and doesn't detail specific research limitations.
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The scope is limited to research published in the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine.
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Generalizability to all areas of SCI research may be limited.

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