2017
DOI: 10.4025/actascihealthsci.v39i1.28275
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<b>Risk assessment of ulcer development by pressure in elderly institutionalized in Brazil

Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the risk of developing pressure ulcers (PU) and related factors in elderly residents in LTI of a medium-sized municipality in southern Brazil. The method applied was a cross-sectional study with elderly residents in a long-term institution (LTI) in Brazil, using sociodemographic questionnaire, health conditions questionnaire and Braden Scale. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that most seniors had some degree of risk (57.2%) to d… Show more

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“…The most widely used tool was the Braden scale, observed in eight studies. [12][13][14][17][18][24][25][26] The Braden scale evaluates and accounts the etiological factors that contribute to the reduction of tissue tolerance to prolonged compression, by means of six sub-scales: sensorial perception, humidity, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction and shear. Through it, it is possible to know the individual risk of each patient adopting early preventive measures, according to the identified risk.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The most widely used tool was the Braden scale, observed in eight studies. [12][13][14][17][18][24][25][26] The Braden scale evaluates and accounts the etiological factors that contribute to the reduction of tissue tolerance to prolonged compression, by means of six sub-scales: sensorial perception, humidity, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction and shear. Through it, it is possible to know the individual risk of each patient adopting early preventive measures, according to the identified risk.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%