Connor
Maginnis
Medical Student
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
Connor Maginnis is a third-year student in the School of Medicine at Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Prior to his acceptance to medical school, he attended Louisiana State University and majored in biology and minored in psychology. His research topics of interest include orthopaedic sports medicine.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Background:Women living with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) represent the minority (22%) of the population specific to the injury (National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, 2013). While most health professions are familiar with the changes in strength and sensation below the site of injury (Anjum et al., 2020), individuals diagnosed with SCI experience a diverse set of chronic conditions, such as depression, urinary tract infections, and osteoporosis (Sezer et al., 2015). An interprofessional annual wellness visit specific for women with SCI would provide patient-centered care focused on…