Acknowledged funding sources in pressure ulcer literature: a systematic review.
OBJECTIVE
To identify pressure ulcer research funding sources.


METHODS
A systematic review of the acknowledgment sections of pressure ulcer literature published between 2000 and 2002.


RESULTS
Sixty-four papers were identified that acknowledged funding sources. Governmental funding sources were acknowledged in 53% (n = 34) of these papers, followed by manufacturers (30%, n = 19), consumer/professional organizations (17%, n = 11), provider organizations (11%, n = 7), philanthropic organizations (11%, n = 7), and academic institutions (9%, n = 6).


CONCLUSIONS
Although various governmental organizations fund most pressure ulcer-related projects, this systematic review found that many other sources of funding are available. Researchers are encouraged to explore multiple sources for funding clinical research.
Zanca
Jeanne M
JM
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Brienza
David M
DM
Ammer
Marissa L
ML
Bennett
Richard G
RG
Lyder
Courtney H
CH
D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000191:economics; D005260:Female; D005380:Financing, Government; D005381:Financing, Organized; D005582:Foundations; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007348:Insurance, Health / Q000191:economics; D008297:Male; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000191:economics* / Q000628:therapy*; D012109:Research Support as Topic; D014481:United States