Browse the latest research summaries in the field of dermatology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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International Wound Journal, 2016 • January 1, 2016
This systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the effect of electrical stimulation therapy (EST) on pressure ulcer healing in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). The meta-analysis, includin...
KEY FINDING: EST significantly decreased pressure ulcer size by 1.32%/day compared to standard wound care or sham EST.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
The study aimed to determine if individuals with SCI use prescribed wheelchair cushions when traveling in motor vehicles or on commercial airlines. The survey revealed that most participants do not us...
KEY FINDING: Almost all participants used prescribed wheelchair cushions in their wheelchairs.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2015 • July 1, 2015
This pilot study investigated the biochemical profile of pressure ulcer wound fluid in individuals with and without spinal cord injury (SCI). It aimed to determine if differences exist in the concentr...
KEY FINDING: Wound fluid concentrations were significantly different between subjects with SCI and subjects without SCI for total protein concentration and nine analytes, MMP-9, S100A12, S100A8, S100A9, FGF2, IL-1b, TIMP-1, TIMP-2, and TGF-b1.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This systematic review examined 27 studies on electrical stimulation (ES) for pressure ulcer (PU) prevention and treatment in people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The review found that ES enhanced ...
KEY FINDING: ES enhanced PU healing in all 11 therapeutic studies, suggesting a positive effect of ES on wound closure.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2012 • July 1, 2012
This cross-sectional study assessed modifiable risk factors for severe pressure ulcers (PrUs) in veterans with spinal cord injury (SCI). The study found high rates of co-morbid medical conditions, sub...
KEY FINDING: Veterans with SCI hospitalized for severe PrUs often have multiple co-morbid conditions, averaging 6.7 conditions per patient.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2014 • January 1, 2014
This study used implementation science frameworks to improve the adoption of pressure ulcer prevention best practices in an inpatient spinal cord injury rehabilitation program. The implementation focu...
KEY FINDING: Risk assessment completion rates improved from 29% to 82% following the implementation of best practices.
International Wound Journal, 2017 • March 1, 2017
This study evaluated a structured treatment program for spinal cord-injured patients undergoing pressure ulcer surgery, with a 10-year follow-up. The program showed good initial healing, low ulcer rec...
KEY FINDING: At one month postoperatively, 96% of patients were completely healed.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2017 • July 4, 2017
This study aimed to determine the association between pneumonia and pressure ulcers (PUs) in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) during acute care and rehabilitation. The study found a significa...
KEY FINDING: Individuals with pneumonia had a significantly higher presence of pressure ulcers compared to those without pneumonia in both acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings.
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2015 • January 1, 2015
This study explored the connection between lifestyle adjustments made during a pressure ulcer prevention program and the progression of pressure ulcers in individuals with spinal cord injuries. It ide...
KEY FINDING: Positive PrU changes (e.g., healing and closing PrUs) accompanied by positive lifestyle and behavior changes.
Systematic Reviews, 2016 • August 22, 2016
This systematic review aims to review the literature on self-management interventions to improve skin care in people with a SCI and to address the key elements that are important in advancing self-man...
KEY FINDING: The systematic review aims to identify active ingredients included in self-management interventions targeting skin care in people with a SCI.