The global burden of pressure ulcers among patients with spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The global burden of pressure ulcers among patients with spinal cord injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Pressure ulcers (PU), one of the common challenging public health problems affecting patient with spinal cord injury. PUs occurs over bony areas of the body where pressure and tissue distortion is greatest. It has a significant impact to the patient and health care system. Moreov...

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Main Authors: Wondimeneh Shibabaw Shiferaw, Tadesse Yirga Akalu, Henok Mulugeta, Yared Asmare Aynalem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Pressure ulcers
Spinal cord injury
Systematic review
Meta-analysis
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-020-03369-0

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