Hospital Recovery is Facilitated by Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in Older Adults

Pressure ulcers in older hospitalised patients and its impact on length of stay: a retrospective observational study

“…2006). About 70% of PUs occur in patients of 65 years or older (Stotts and Wu 2007). Older patients and their special needs are of high relevance for hospitals because the contemporary change in demographics leads to an unprecedented increase in the proportion of elderly people in industrialised countries (United Nations 2002).…”

Driving Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers to Zero

“…Currently, there does not seem to be one tool that can adequately predict individuals that will develop a pressure ulcer in the ICU. 14,16 To prevent pressure ulcers in the ICU, a team approach needs to occur, evaluating the patient frequently, and changing the plan of care as the patient's condition changes, which can be frequent in this type of setting. 4,6,7,9,16 …”

Relationship between predisposing and facilitating factors: Does it influence the risk of developing peri‐operative pressure injuries?

“…Although inpatients with limited mobility are at increased risk of PIs, the risk is even greater in patients who have been anaesthetised for surgery 4 . However, the incidences of peri‐operative PIs obtained in studies have varied widely, from 12% to 66% 5‐7 . Scott and Buckland noted that peri‐operative PIs account for over 40% of all inpatient PIs 8 …”

“… 4 However, the incidences of peri‐operative PIs obtained in studies have varied widely, from 12% to 66%. 5 , 6 , 7 Scott and Buckland noted that peri‐operative PIs account for over 40% of all inpatient PIs. 8 …”

“…4 However, the incidences of peri-operative PIs obtained in studies have varied widely, from 12% to 66%. [5][6][7] Scott and Buckland noted that peri-operative PIs account for over 40% of all inpatient PIs. 8 The treatment of peri-operative PIs depends on the stage and severity of the PI.…”