Effectiveness of Psycho-emotional Support in Acute Spinal Cord Injury. ESPELMA Project

"Prior to the training, separate focus groups for professionals, patients \& families are conducted to determine each party's needs and worries.~Tailored training for professionals (customized according to focus groups contents) consists of 12 hours distributed in 2 days (1 day per week). It includes theoretical and practical exercises on early detection of PD, communication skills, management of psycho-emotional reactions, family interventions and teamwork alternatives. Standard motivational interviewing techniques for improving empathy skills and communication styles are employed.~Additionally, optional on-demand small group or individual coaching sessions (after training) will be offered (50-60 minutes per session) during a 6-months period."