Preventing pressure injuries in spinal cord injury patients using a decision support tool.
Implementing a Decision Support Tool to prevent Community-Acquired Pressure injury in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in the Spinal Cord Injury Clinic.
This study is testing a new tool to help prevent pressure injuries for people with spinal cord injuries, making it easier for patients to identify their risk factors and for healthcare providers to give personalized advice, all in a way that's convenient for you to use at home or in the clinic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hines, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10862256 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and implementing a decision support tool called the Community Acquired Pressure Injury Prevention Field Implementation Tool (CAPP-FIT) to help prevent pressure injuries in individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The tool includes a survey for patients to identify their risk factors and a report for healthcare providers with tailored recommendations based on the survey responses. Patients can complete the survey at home or in the clinic, making it accessible and convenient. The research will be conducted across multiple SCI clinics to evaluate the effectiveness of this tool in real-world settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with spinal cord injuries who are at risk for developing pressure injuries.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have spinal cord injuries or those who are not at risk for pressure injuries may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of pressure injuries in spinal cord injury patients, improving their quality of life and reducing healthcare costs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using decision support tools for similar health challenges, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
Hines, United States
- Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital — Hines, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burkhart, Elizabeth — Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital
- Study coordinator: Burkhart, Elizabeth
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.