Poster (Clinical/Best Practice Implementation) ID 2004606

Abstract

The Centre for Family Medicine Primary Care Mobility Clinic has been active in developing collaborations at various institutions to further the overall research and clinical objectives of serving individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). From these initiatives, The Circulus SCI Primary Care Network (Circulus Network) was established to spark intentional collaborative research, education, training and service in primary care for individuals with SCI. The Circulus Network aims to bridge the gaps in primary care for individuals with SCI through research, education, increasing primary care resources, networking with various stakeholders and general advocacy. The Circulus Network is comprised of a Steering Committee and working groups that are representative of key stakeholders. These groups meet on a rotating monthly basis and are supported by a group process consultant. The Circulus Network informs best practice guidelines and improves knowledge translation by hosting quarterly interactive webinars on topics related to SCI and primary care as well as bi-annual Summits. Since 2021, The Circulus Network has hosted 9 webinars on SCI-related topics with good attendance by network participants. It also hosted a Summit in 2021 in which participants discussed priority planning topics and leveraged expertise to develop action steps. The Steering Committee is planning another Summit for February 2024. Using our extensive knowledge of primary care for individuals with SCI, we will continue to strengthen and develop the formalized network of patients, care partners, clinicians, researchers, and educators to support primary care of individuals with spinal cord injuries.