This trial is enrolling 808 veterans with spinal cord injury to test the effect of the Community-Acquired Pressure Injury Prevention Field Implementation Tool (CAPP-FIT) on skin health. If included, participants will complete an online survey that identifies their specific risks and suggests preventive actions. Final evaluation of skin health will be performed after 3 years.
Type
Details
- The CAPP-FIT intervention will be implemented at a site with RA facilitation and at other sites without RA facilitation (site will determine it's own clinic workflow for CAPP-FIT). - Participants will complete an automated survey that identifies their individual risk factors for pressure injuries and recommends specific preventive actions. - The survey results and recommended actions are shared with providers through a report in the electronic health record. - Providers will use these recommendations to create customized preventive strategies for each participant, addressing their unique risk factors for pressure injuries. - Final evaluation of skin health will be performed after 3 years.
Main benefits
Skin health
Additional benefits
Arm/hand function
General health
Sensory function
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
Wings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
Learn moreWings for Life has proudly initiated, led and funded the new version of the SCI Trials Finder website. Wings for Life aims to find a cure for spinal cord injuries. The not-for-profit foundation funds world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe.
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