| Position Statements Policy |
Position Statements PolicyISCoS Position Statements provide clear, credible guidance on issues of international relevance to the spinal cord injury community, helping inform practice, policy, research and advocacy. This policy sets out the principles, required elements and approval pathway for developing Position Statements, including consultation and final endorsement through ISCoS governance. Position Statements are concise and evidence-grounded, and do not recommend specific treatments (which should be addressed through Clinical Practice Guidelines using recognised methodology). Governance Document
ISCoS Position Statements Policy (PDF)
Download the official policy document which defines scope, structure, consultation requirements, and the review and approval process for ISCoS Position Statements. Key points in this policyPurpose & credibility
Ensures Position Statements are credible, relevant, and reflect broad ISCoS consensus. Not a treatment guideline
Position Statements do not recommend specific treatments; these belong in Clinical Practice Guidelines. Who can develop
Developed via ISCoS Committees/SDGs/SIGs (or a Working Party under them). Affiliated groups can propose but not develop. Co-design & consultation
Where statements directly concern people with SCI, co-design principles and lived experience should be included in development/consultation. Format & core elements
Concise and structured, with a clear statement plus documentation covering scope, method, consultation and implementation. Approval pathway
Committee review → member/stakeholder consultation → revised draft review → endorsement via Executive/Board (optional member vote if required). |
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