Patient-related data collection
SCI neurological impairment, pneumonia
PNEUMONIA, MINOR, OSTEOMYELITIS, DECUBITUS, COMPLICATIONS, URINARY TRACT INFECTION, COMPLICATIONS
The following data were gathered manually from the hospital records: patient, SCI, and PI characteristics; osteomyelitis; examinations; and interventions as they were defined as milestones and outcome parameters (minor and major complications, length of stay). The following information on examinations, interventions, and milestones was collected: SCI neurological impairment based on the International Standard for Neurological Classification in SCI (ISNCSCI), electrocardiogram, pulse oximetry, spirometry, nutrition laboratory, and range of motion. To monitor the treatment process and adherence to the Basel Decubitus Approach, we collected data on the prescription of plastic surgery consultation; physical, occupational, nutritional, psychological, music, and/or art therapy; the beginning of physical, occupational, nutritional, psychological, music, and/or art therapy; the performance of flap surgery; leg movement; and first mobilization in a wheelchair. The workload of physicians per patient was documented in five-minute steps for different tasks (direct patient contact, interprofessional exchange, documentation). Complications were divided into four categories: no complications, minor complications (prolonged bedrest), and major complications (re-surgery) directly related to the surgical intervention and other independent complications, such as pneumonia or urinary tract infection.