What has occurred in the past 10 years to enhance rehabilitation of individuals with SCIs? (Select all that apply.)
a. Technologically advanced assistive aids
b. Rehabilitation personnel
c. Development of trauma centers
d. Health insurance
e. Rapid transport of victims
A, C, E
New assistive aids, the development of decentralized trauma centers, and the rapid transport of victims have all increased the potential for rehabilitation. Rehabilitation personnel and health insurance are not new.
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