scholarly journals Risk factors of Pressure Ulcers in hospitalized elderly Egyptian people

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Heba Mohamed Tawfik
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Hospitalized Elderly

scholarly journals Characterization and risk factors for pressure ulcers in the hospitalized elderly

Rev Rene ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chrystiany Plácido de Brito Vieira ◽  
Mirtes Sousa Sá ◽  
Maria Zélia De Araújo Madeira ◽  
Maria Helena Barros Araújo Luz
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Hospitalized Elderly

scholarly journals Nursing care related to fall prevention among hospitalized elderly people: an integrative review

2021 ◽  
Vol 74 (suppl 2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adnairdes Cabral de Sena ◽  
Angela Maria Alvarez ◽  
Simony Fabíola Lopes Nunes ◽  
Nadia Pinheiro da Costa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Elderly People ◽  
Nursing Care ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Risk Prevention ◽  
Hospitalized Elderly ◽  
Clinical Nursing ◽  
Fall Risk Factors ◽  
Care Behavior

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify scientific productions on nursing care related to fall risk prevention among hospitalized elderly people. Methods: an integrative literature review from 2015 to 2019 in the PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, LILACS, BDENF, SciELO and CINAHL databases, in Portuguese, English and Spanish. The keywords were elderly, hospitalization, accidents due to falls, nursing care. Results: thirty-three publications were analyzed. The synthesis of the studies resulted in the categories: Clinical nursing assessments to prevent falls among hospitalized elderly people; Fall risk factors for elderly people; Fall risk prevention strategies for elderly people. Final considerations: it was found that the scientific knowledge produced on nursing care related to fall risk prevention for hospitalized elderly people evidences the clinical assessment, risk factors and strategies such as nursing care, contributing to foster self-care behavior and promotion security for elderly people.

Pressure ulcer risk factors in an ICU population

1995 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 361-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
MK Jiricka ◽  
P Ryan ◽  
MA Carvalho ◽  
J Bukvich
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Pressure Ulcer ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Medical Diagnoses ◽  
Trauma Population ◽  
Braden Scale

BACKGROUND: Although it is well known that pressure ulcers are associated with negative patient outcomes and increased hospital cost, there is little research related to pressure ulcers in an intensive care unit population. OBJECTIVE: To determine the relative contribution of risk factors in the development of pressure ulcers in intensive care unit patients. METHOD: In an exploratory descriptive design, a convenience sample of 85 adults was used. Patients were enrolled in the study within 24 hours of admission to the intensive care unit; data were collected every other day until discharge from the intensive care unit. Instruments included a demographic data form, Braden Scale for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk, Skin Assessment Tool, and Decubitus Ulcer Potential Analyzer. RESULTS: The most common reasons for admission to the intensive care unit included multiple trauma from motor vehicle accidents, gunshot and stab wounds, and gastrointestinal bleeding. A pressure ulcer developed in 48 subjects. There were no significant differences in age, gender, history of diabetes or smoking, or medical diagnoses between patients in whom a pressure ulcer developed and those in whom it did not. Data analysis indicated that a Braden Scale score of 11, rather than the recommended score of 16, was statistically significant for predicting pressure ulcer risk. CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that a cut-off score on the Braden Scale could be specific to an intensive care unit trauma population.

The prevalence and risk factors for foot pressure ulcers in ambulatory pediatric patients with spina bifida

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Susan Rethlefsen ◽  
Nicole Mueske ◽  
Tishya Wren ◽  
Rajan Murgai ◽  
Melissa Bent
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Spina Bifida ◽  
Pediatric Patients ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Foot Pressure

Sacral transcutaneous oxygen tension levels in the spinal cord injured: Risk factors for pressure ulcers?

1993 ◽  
Vol 74 (7) ◽  
pp. 745-751 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony R. Mawson ◽  
Furqan H. Siddiqui ◽  
Bryan J. Connolly ◽  
C. Jason Sharp ◽  
Warren R. Summer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Oxygen Tension ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Transcutaneous Oxygen Tension ◽  
Transcutaneous Oxygen ◽  
Spinal Cord Injured

Oral mucosa pressure ulcers in intensive care unit patients: A preliminary observational study of incidence and risk factors

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chul-Hoon Kim ◽  
Myoung Soo Kim ◽  
Myung Ja Kang ◽  
Hyun Hee Kim ◽  
Nam Jung Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Observational Study ◽  
Oral Mucosa ◽  
Pressure Ulcers

scholarly journals Development of a modular Decubitus Prophylaxis System: DekuProSys

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 277-279
Author(s):  
Simon Gallinger ◽  
Natalie Jankowski ◽  
Milena Bister ◽  
Sandra Korge ◽  
Astrid Trachterna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Palliative Care ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Interdisciplinary Approach ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Difficult Decision ◽  
Palliative Care Setting ◽  
Care Information

AbstractPressure ulcers (decubiti) are one of the most frequent side effects in the palliative care setting. Terminally ill and dying people have multiple comorbidities resulting in a high risk to develop pressure ulcers. These skin lesions are caused by pressure, friction and shearing forces in combination with several risk factors (e.g. moisture, tissue condition). People of all ages with reduced activity can suffer from decubitus ulcers. In palliative care, the treatment of symptoms to ensure the highest possible quality of life is of primary importance. Ethical controversies and difficult decision-making often lead to uncertainties and burdens for caregivers, patients and relatives. In the DekuProSys project, a decubitus prophylaxis system for inpatient and outpatient palliative care of people of all ages is being developed. The system will assist caregivers in patient care in multiple ways. It will capture and report risk factors for decubitus, assist at decision making and documentation. Furthermore, it will provide care information and instruction if needed. Aiming for an innovative and useful solution, the project follows a user-centered and interdisciplinary approach.

Prevalence of pressure ulcers in hospitalised patients: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (Sup3) ◽  
pp. S20-S28
Author(s):  
Stella Olivo ◽  
Cristina Canova ◽  
Angela Peghetti ◽  
Maurilio Rossi ◽  
Renzo Zanotti
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Pressure Ulcer ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Hospitalised Patients ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Present On Admission

Objective: The main aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of pressure ulcers (PU) and related risk factors of PU development in hospitalised patients in Italy. Furthermore, the study investigated the association between risk factors for PU present on admission and the development during hospitalisation (hospital-acquired pressure ulcer, HAPU). Methods: A cross-sectional study, using two separate designs at two separate timepoints: 2010 and 2015. The methodology used to measure PU prevalence was that recommended by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP). Results: The total sample was 7681 hospitalised patients (3011 patients in 2010, 4670 in 2015). Prevalence of PU in hospital was 19.5% in 2010 and 17% in 2015. The number of patients with PU present on admission were 9.60% in 2010 and 9.42% in 2015. Patients with HAPU were 5.08% in 2010 and 5.87% in 2015. Older age and comorbidities, and a total Braden score of ≤16 were positively associated with PU present on admission and HAPU in hospitals (p<0.05). A longer length of stay appeared to correlate positively with a better clinical outcome for PU if there were already present on admission. Heterogeneous results emerged for length of stay of >30 days and being admitted to intensive care unit (ICU). Conclusion: Our results are comparable with other European and Italian studies. Most of the risk factors associated with PU development have been confirmed. However, further studies are needed to examine the effects of context on PU present on arrival and HAPU, especially regarding hospital length of stay.

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