Provider perspectives of community-acquired pressure injury prevention in veterans with spinal cord injury

Community-acquired pressure injuries (CAPrI) are a common and costly complication of spinal cord injury (SCI). Most studies and interventions focus on the prevention of pressure injuries acquired in the hospital. This study aims to understand SCI provider perspectives of the risks, actions, and resources needed to prevent CAPrIs among veterans living in the community. The research involved qualitative interviews with 30 interprofessional SCI providers across three geographically diverse Veteran Health Administration centers to gather in-depth perspectives.

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  Provider perspectives on CAPrI prevention encompass veteran risk characteristics, preventive activities, and available resources from providers, family, and the community.
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  Veteran risk characteristics include level/severity of injury, functional abilities, co-morbidities, history of pressure injury, aging, motivation, resources, and knowledge.
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  Provider resources involve care coordination, education/teaching, relationship building, and availability to meet veteran needs.