Hospital based care at home; study protocol for a mixed epidemiological and randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) are prone to pressure ulcers (PUs) because of the loss of sensorimotor function involved as well as increased skin moisture. Treatment of PU after SCI is complicated, involving different specialties and with need for long-lasting follow-up. This study should identify risk factors for PU after SCI, and find an effective and less time-consuming treatment for the condition among different available methods for follow-up.

Method/design

The first part of this research project aims to investigate the prevalence of PU among persons with SCI based on an epidemiological design. The study will identify possible risk factors for acquiring PU. A questionnaire focusing on previous and present PUs will be sent to persons who suffered

SUBMITTER: Irgens I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6346520 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature