Spinal cord injury and development of pressure injury during acute rehabilitation in Norway: a national retrospective cross-sectional study.
Ingebjørg IrgensJana M HoffRolf JelnesMarcalee AlexanderJohan K StanghelleMagne ThoresenTiina RekandPublished in: Spinal cord (2020)
PI is a serious complication after SCI. The association between depression or comorbidity and PI occurrence should be investigated more thoroughly. We recommend implementation of a simple follow-up program regarding observation and prevention of PI. Increased awareness of factors that could contribute to PI will help to focus on better prevention and early recognition of PI. This will contribute to more optimal rehabilitation.