Research summary · Para sport
Pressure-injury prevention evidence in disability sport
A search of six databases and additional guidance and grey-literature sources mapped pressure-injury prevention and management evidence for athletes with mobility impairments. Ten sources across eight disability sports met eligibility criteria.
- Publication year
- 2026
- First published online
- Publication type
- Scoping review
- Journal
- Australian Occupational Therapy Journal
- Population / context
- Eight disability sports using adaptive equipment
What the publication reports
Most evidence addressed body structures, seating and equipment interfaces. The review included seven quantitative studies, one mixed-methods study and two guidance documents, but the guidance relied on little sport-specific evidence.
Limits and interpretation
This review maps an underdeveloped field rather than proving an effective prevention protocol. Activity demands, participation and environmental factors were poorly represented. Searches ended in August 2025, and athletes or community members were not involved in conducting the review.
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What is known about pressure injury prevention and management approaches among individuals with mobility impairments participating in disability sport? A scoping review
Original publication / indexed recordPMID: 42847530DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.70128Full text at the sourceReader discussion
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