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Project Number: | I01RX003081-01A1 |
| Title: | Biomarkers for pressure injury risk following spinal cord injury: Development of a multi-scalar predictive model for personalized preventive health care |
| Principal Investigator: | Kath M. Bogie |
| Location: | Cleveland, OH |
| Congressional District Code: | 11 |
| Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
| Project Period: | November 2019 - October 2023 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $143,840 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$611,846 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Pressure injures (PrI) are a major secondary complication for far too many people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Development and/or recurrence of a PrI limits activities of daily living, often leading to hospitalization and even death. In addition to the devastating impact on affected individuals and their caregivers, PrI management has a significant effect on Veterans Heath Administration healthcare costs, which provides lifetime care for our Veterans with SCI. The proposed study will address t... |