Implementation and clinical impact of an interdisciplinary tool to promote skin integrity after flap surgery in Veterans with spinal cord injury

Abstract: CONTEXT/OBJECTIVE: Pressure injury (PrI) recurrence is common among persons with spinal cord injury and disorders (SCI/D) who undergo reconstructive flap surgery for …

Predictors of one year pressure injury outcomes in hospitalized spinal cord injured Veterans with one stage 3 or 4 pressure injury

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate predictors of pressure injury (PrI) outcomes at one year after discharge for Veterans with spinal cord injury (SCI) …

Triangulation of Veteran and provider models of preventing community-acquired pressure injuries in spinal cord injury to reveal convergence and divergence of perspectives

Abstract: Context/Objective: Community-acquired pressure injuries (CAPrI) are a common and costly complication of spinal cord injury (SCI). The majority of PrIs occur in the …

Healthcare Utilization and Outcomes of Spinal Cord Injured Veterans with Stage 3–4 Pressure Injuries

Abstract: Background: Pressure injuries (PI) are a significant source of morbidity for individuals with spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D). They are also associated with …