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Episode 03: The Rehabilitation Measures Database
This Inside the Outcomes, a Rehabilitation Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ Podcast episode explains the Rehabilitation Measures Database (RMD) is a free, online resource managed by the Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ at Shirley Ryan Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ.
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Episode 02: Working Through Parkinson's Disease
On our second episode, we talk about a really tricky subject: what is it like to go to work with Parkinson's disease? What are the unique challenges people with PD face when it comes to employment, thinking about asking for an accommodation, or even disclosing their health condition at work?
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Collecting patient-reported outcomes in an inpatient rehabilitation setting is feasible, with dedicated staff
Patient Reported Outcomes, or PROs, are reports of health status that come directly from the patient without interpretation by a clinician.
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WGN Profiles Pediatric Patient in Story About Young Survivors of Gun Violence
WGN news recently aired a story about children who have survived gun violence in Chicago, focusing on the experience of 12-year-old Shirley Ryan Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ patient Mekhi.
Patient Story

Shirley Ryan Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ's New Golf Performance Program Featured on WGN
A recent episode of WGN Morning News featured a segment with Jessica Curran, DPT, clinical manager, Outpatient Therapy, discussing Shirley Ryan Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ's new Golf Performance Program.
News

Managing Changes in Self-Identity After a Serious Injury or Medical Condition
Self-identity is defined as how someone perceives their life roles and abilities. After a serious injury or medical condition, people¡¯s self-identities ¡ª as employees or students, parents, spouses and children, or athletes ¡ª can change in ways that can be distressing. If you are struggling with changes in identity, use these four strategies to assist with coping.
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Going the Extra Mile for Patients and Colleagues
Each year during National Nurses Week, Shirley Ryan Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ honors two individuals for excellence in patient care.
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Brian¡¯s Journey: Advanced Technology Leads to Explosive Gains After Locked-in Syndrome
Following a cardiac procedure, post-surgical complications led to multiple strokes for Brian. He developed locked-in syndrome and, despite paralysis, was fully aware of his surroundings.
Patient Story

John and Kathy Schreiber Give $15 Million to Shirley Ryan Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ
The gift has been directed to Shirley Ryan Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ¡¯s Accelerate Ability fundraising campaign. Specifically, it will fund innovative care and game-changing research targeted to patients with diverse brain conditions.
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C-STAR PILOT PROJECT FUNDING
C-STAR funded 24 projects with the potential for significant clinical impact and a successful grant application to NIH and other national funding agencies. Learn more about funded projects.
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C-STAR Collaborative Mentorship
Our program provides junior faculty and early-career rehabilitation researchers with mentoring and career advancement guidance from senior scientists and clinicians at Shirley Ryan Ðǿմ«Ã½ÊÓÆµ.
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