Preventing pressure ulcers in people with spinal injury – every contact counts

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Published
November 2023
Publishers
National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP), Society of Tissue Viability
Authors
Annie Price, Carol Barraclough, Eduarda Eloy, Jacqui Fletcher, Jennifer Cloughley
Topic
STOP the pressure
Content types
Video, Webinar
Location
YouTube

Background

Patients with spinal injuries are by definition immobile and insensitive – the 2 highest risk factors for pressure ulcer development. Their condition is usually irreversible and therefore they live with PU risk for the rest of their lives.

Overview

During the webinar we discussed:

  • For these people how can we make sure that every contact counts?
  • What is the role of the specialist unit in education?
  • For people who are treated at non specialist hospitals how can we insure that they are well supported and receive the best advice and care – what role do the support organisations such as SIA play?
  • Whilst immobility is a key risk factor, the point of movement is also an incredibly high risk, what can we do to ensure people have access to the correct equipment and use it properly?

Speakers

  • Jacqui Fletcher, Senior Clinical Advisor STOP the Pressure Programme & Clinical Lead Pressure Ulcers, NHSEI and National Wound Care Strategy Programme (Chair/Moderator)
  • Eduarda Eloy, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
  • Carol Barraclough, Spinal Injuries Association
  • Jennifer Cloughley, Specialist Occupational Therapist, Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries
  • Annie Price, NHS Wales