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The heterogeneous pattern of motor and sensory impairment caused by spinal cord injury (SCI), the psychological impact, and the diverse population group of people who sustain injuries means that specialist rehabilitation requires a comprehensive consideration of needs. The Needs Assessment Checklist (NAC) (Kennedy & Hamilton, 1999)and Goal Planning Approach was developed at the National Spinal Injuries Centre (NSIC), UK, and addresses the rehabilitation needs of patients within a biopsychosocial framework. It takes into consideration all aspects of rehabilitation from physical healthcare and mobility to psychological issues and community reintegration. This person-centred interdisciplinary assessment ensures that rehabilitation is tailored to the patient's individual needs through feeding this information into regular Goal Planning Meetings (GPM)

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