The experiences and perceptions of pressure injury prevention and management devices and eHealth technologies in those at risk of and with pressure injury

Pressure injuries (PI) are a prevalent and challenging global healthcare problem. Technology including eHealth presents an opportunity to improve the prevention and management of PI. However, the lived experience of the end users is essential to ensure applicability and acceptability of future designs. This qualitative study aimed to explore the experiences and perceptions of PI prevention and management devices and eHealth technologies in those at risk of, or living with PI. A reflexive thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews exploring experiences and perceptions of 10 individuals living with, or at risk of PIs, along with the strategies they underwent for management and prevention was completed (Braun and Clarke, 2006; Braun and Clarke, 2021) [1,2]. Four themes were derived: 'It makes life so much easier'; were reflections of potential for eHealth, 'No one really tells us how to stop it' related to current patient education neglecting prevention; 'You've got to make them listen to you' reflecting the challenge of finding consistent PI care; 'I can't even move', which relates to the immobility related to PI. The use of eHealth in the prevention and management of PI should include the consumers in the design and implementation of the device, to ensure its suitability and acceptability, as part of aperson-centred care plan.