The lived experience: Nurses' experience of caring for patients with a traumatic spinal cord injury

Bibi, Shareena; Rasmussen, Philippa; McLiesh, Paul

doi:10.1016/j.ijotn.2018.05.002

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“…A physical handicap is a psychological burden, particularly if damage to the locomotive system is a result of trauma or an acute condition [6]. During emergency care, there is a high incidence of pressure ulcers because of the paresis caused neurological changes [7].…”

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Assessment of pressure ulcers in physically handicapped patients

Neugebauer

Tóthová

2020

DHS

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PurposeAssessment of pressure ulcers is an indicator of nursing care quality. In physically handicapped patients, the risk is elevated, due to the neuropathy and incontinence that frequently accompany paresis and paralysis. We conducted a systematic review of 4 assessment scales to assess their use and usefulness for these patients.Materials/methodsWe searched 5 databases for articles published between 2016 and 2018 that included terms related to the risk of pressure ulcers in physically handicapped patients, including the names of 4 assessment scales (Norton, Braden, Waterlow and Spinal Cord Injury Pressure Ulcer Scale). One hundred and three sources were returned, from which we selected 10. We also selected an earlier source, for a total of 11.ResultsThe Braden and Waterlow scales are popular in clinical practice. The Norton scale is used for scientific comparisons and in clinical practice only sporadically. Expert opinion suggests that acceptance of the Spinal Cord Injury Pressure Ulcer Scale could reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers in physically handicapped patients.ConclusionsIntroduction of a scale designed for handicapped patients, combined with better preventive measures, could result in the bedsore reduction of pressure ulcers. Research testing the effectiveness of the Spinal Cord Injury Pressure Ulcer Scale in the Czech population is needed to validate its use in clinical practice.

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