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ReviewJournal of clinical medicine research2026

The Correct Nutritional Intake in the Prevention and Treatment of Skin Lesions in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury.

Alessandra Areni, William Capeci, Alessandro Corsi, Giulio Del Popolo, Luisa De Palma, Laura Pelizzari, Primo Vercilli

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Review in Journal of clinical medicine research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Alessandra AreniAUSL Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
William CapeciSpinal Cord Unit, Department of Neurogical Science, University Hospital of Marche, Ancona, Italy.
Alessandro CorsiB. Braun SpA, Milan, Italy.
Giulio Del PopoloSpinal Unit, Department of Neuroscience and Translational Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico, Bari, Italy.
Luisa De PalmaDepartment of Neuro-Urology & Spinal Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera-Universitaria Careggi, Firenze, Italy.
Laura PelizzariSpinal Unit and Neurorehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, AUSL Piacenza, Piacenza, Italy.
Primo VercilliAmbulatorio di Nutrizione, Poliambulatorio Chiros, Forli, Italy.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Pressure injuries (PIs) are a serious and highly prevalent complication in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI), negatively impacting quality of life, rehabilitation, and healthcare costs. Given their multifactorial etiology, a multidisciplinary approach that includes nutritional interventions is essential. This review provides expert consensus on the role of nutrition in PI prevention and management in SCI patients. Methods: A panel of clinicians, including experts in wound care, nutrition, urology, internal medicine, and rehabilitation, assessed current practices and proposed evidence-based dietary recommendations. A narrative literature review supported the consensus process. Results: PI risk screening through SCI-specific tools (e.g., Braden scale) and shared decision-making were supported. Nutritional recommendations include aligning energy intake to reduced total daily energy expenditure, highly digestable protein rich in essential amino acids, omega-3 fatty acids, and micronutrients, with adequate hydration. Dietary patterns should be anti-inflammatory, rich in fiber, fruits/vegetables, legumes, fish, and fermented foods. Also, they should modulate gut microbiota and reduce advanced glycation end products through food choices and cooking methods. Practical tools, the Food Suitability Map (traffic-light guidance) and food diary, were proposed to support education, adherence, and self-management. Implementation guidance is provided for acute, chronic, community, and readmission/surgical settings. Conclusions: This review stresses the urgent need for standardized, SCI-specific nutritional protocols and enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration. Nutrition should be integrated into routine PI care to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare burden. Future research should explore nutraceuticals, refine existing protocols, assess long-term impacts of dietary strategies, and strengthen implementation in clinical practice.

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Gut microbiotaInflammationNutrient supplementationNutrition therapyPressure injuriesSpinal cord injuryWound healing

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PMID41953598
PMCPMC13053574

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