Browse the latest research summaries in the field of dermatology for spinal cord injury patients and caregivers.
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Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2022 • July 28, 2022
This case report presents the successful use of autologous PRF membrane in healing a chronic pressure injury in a patient with spinal cord injury. The PI healed completely after 4 weeks of PRF treatme...
KEY FINDING: The pressure injury in the SCI patient healed completely after four weeks of treatment with autologous PRF membrane.
Spinal Cord, 2023 • August 17, 2022
This study examined movement patterns in SCI patients during inpatient rehabilitation using continuous pressure monitoring (CPM) to assess pressure ulcer risk. The study found that movement frequency ...
KEY FINDING: Significant correlations were found between nursing observations and the algorithm for predicting movement, with the algorithm being more sensitive.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
Pressure ulcers are a common and costly complication of spinal cord injury (SCI), with controversy surrounding their precise mechanisms and prevention. Research suggests that commonly used clinical pr...
KEY FINDING: A comprehensive randomized controlled trial of ulcer prevention in SCI showed no significant differences in ulcer incidence despite lifestyle redesign interventions.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • March 1, 2020
This qualitative study identified three distinct styles of pressure injury (PI) prevention among community-dwelling individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI): Thoughtfuls, Selectives, and Delegators. ...
KEY FINDING: Three distinct styles of pressure injury prevention were identified among individuals with SCI: Thoughtfuls, Selectives, and Delegators.
Disabil Rehabil, 2020 • July 1, 2020
This study investigated the circumstances leading to pressure injury development in medically underserved adults with SCI despite participation in a prevention program. Qualitative analysis of treatme...
KEY FINDING: Lack of rudimentary knowledge pertaining to wound care contributed to pressure injury development, with participants unknowingly acting in ways that heightened risk or impaired wound healing.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study reports on the iterative redesign, feasibility, and usability of the Comprehensive Mobile Assessment of Pressure (CMAP) system’s mobile app used by Veterans with SCI. The multi-staged, mixe...
KEY FINDING: Veterans found the CMAP system helpful for skin ulcer prevention and monitoring.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2020 • January 1, 2020
This study investigated the potential of muscle-based and circulatory biomarkers, specifically fatty metabolites and inflammatory cytokines, to predict pressure injury (PrI) recurrence in individuals ...
KEY FINDING: Gluteal intramuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) was greater than 15% in most Group II (83%) individuals, indicating a potential link between muscle quality and PrI recurrence.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study compared tissue thickness and texture over the ischial tuberosity (IT) between individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and able-bodied (AB) individuals using ultrasound imaging. The study...
KEY FINDING: The area overlying the IT occupied by the muscle was significantly greater in the SCI when compared with AB cohort.
The Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 2019 • January 1, 2019
This study established a set of indicators to evaluate tissue integrity in individuals with SCI/D within 18 months of rehabilitation admission, focusing on structure, process, and outcome measures. Th...
KEY FINDING: The study identified key indicators to monitor tissue integrity, including ensuring patients have access to mirrors for skin checks and patient education on tissue integrity.
Spinal Cord Series and Cases, 2019 • September 8, 2019
This study investigated the knowledge, beliefs, and practices related to pressure ulcers among South Africans with spinal cord injuries. It revealed significant gaps in knowledge and adherence to prev...
KEY FINDING: The mean combined knowledge score about pressure ulcers was 42.7%, indicating a significant knowledge deficit among participants.