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. 2019 Oct 1;42(Suppl 1):196–204. doi: 10.1080/10790268.2019.1621025

Table 1. Structure, process and outcome indicators for Tissue Integrity, with a focus on prevention of pressure injury.

Indicator Denominator Type of indicator Time of measurement
Proportion of patients with access to education/resources related to tissue integrity and pressure injury Number of non-ambulatory individuals with SCI/D Structure Annual
Proportion of individuals with SCI/D with access to hand-held or portable mirror for skin check Number of non-ambulatory individuals with SCI/D Structure Discharge
Proportion of individuals with SCI/D who completed daily head to toe skin checks Mean of the daily head to toe skin check per month Process Annual
Proportion of individuals with SCI/D diagnosed with a pressure injury Number of non-ambulatory individuals with SCI/D Outcome – Intermediary Rehabilitation admission/ Discharge
Proportion of individuals with SCI/D diagnosed with intact skin Number of non-ambulatory individuals with SCI/D Outcome – Final 18-month post rehabilitation admission