Introduction & Overview of the Issue
Welcome to our website! We will take you through important information regarding pressure ulcers, and more specifically, pressure ulcers in people with spinal cord injuries. Please note that, due to the subject matter, some of the media on this website is graphic in nature and viewer discretion is advised!
Pressure ulcers are a common complication affecting people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) at any age. Pressure ulcer development can significantly impact quality of life by interfering with participation in daily activities and occupations (Houghton & Campbell, 2013). According to the recently published Canadian Best Practice Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers in People with Spinal Cord Injury, “there is a tremendous need to improve the care of these largely preventable complications so that fewer people are affected and those who are affected are impacted for the shortest time possible” (Houghton & Campbell, 2013). This is a resource intended for occupational therapy students and clinicians to allow for improved care, both in terms of prevention and management of pressure ulcers, for clients with SCI.
Pressure ulcers are a common complication affecting people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) at any age. Pressure ulcer development can significantly impact quality of life by interfering with participation in daily activities and occupations (Houghton & Campbell, 2013). According to the recently published Canadian Best Practice Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers in People with Spinal Cord Injury, “there is a tremendous need to improve the care of these largely preventable complications so that fewer people are affected and those who are affected are impacted for the shortest time possible” (Houghton & Campbell, 2013). This is a resource intended for occupational therapy students and clinicians to allow for improved care, both in terms of prevention and management of pressure ulcers, for clients with SCI.
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