Pressure injuries are common in children with myelomeningocele: Results from a follow-up programme and register.

Jessica Stockman Lena Westbom Ann I Alriksson-Schmidt

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2022)

Pressure injuries are common even in young children with MMC. Many have recurring skin irritations. Inspecting for PIs should be part of a daily routine and tools to increase compliance are needed.

Keyphrases

physical activity
clinical practice
study protocol
wound healing