Laser therapy is effective in accelerating the scarring of wounds, but there is a shortage of evidence in relation to its use with pressure ulcers and to studies on treatment in people with spinal cord injuries (SCI) undergoing outpatient treatment. The study aimed to report the limitations found in the implementation of a laser therapy program for treating pressure ulcers, supporting a reflection on approaches of this nature. This is exploratory-descriptive research. Six subjects with spinal cord injuries from two rehabilitation centers were followed up at twice-weekly attendances over an eight-week period, receiving laser irradiation on one lesion, the other lesion being the control. The main limitations observed were difficulty in following the guidance on push-up and appearing for the consultations. It is believed that such limitations are related to flaws in the guidance relating to the prevention of these lesions and to changes in sensitivity in the areas affected.
Laser therapy; Spinal cord; Pressure ulcers
