Acknowledged funding sources in pressure ulcer literature: a systematic review

To identify pressure ulcer research funding sources.

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

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).

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.