Interventions, stakeholders and organisation related to pressure ulcer prevention for individuals with spinal cord injuries in transition from hospital to home – A scoping review

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Highlights

  • There is a discrepancy between recommendations and delivered care in pressure ulcer prevention in people with spinal cord injuries.
  • Pressure ulcers cause missed opportunities for the most optimal life for people with spinal cord injuries.
  • There is a potential for improvement in pressure ulcer prevention in the transition of people with spinal cord injuries.
  • There is a need for lifelong education and information about pressure ulcer prevention for people with spinal cord injuries.

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