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Nurses’ knowledge to pressure ulcer prevention in public hospitals in Wollega: a cross-sectional study design

BMC Nursing, 2019
Background Pressure ulcer is a preventable medical complication of immobility. It has psychological, economic and social impact on individual and family. Its cost of treatment is more than twice of cost of prevention.
Werku Etafa Ebi, Getahun Fetensa Hirko, Diriba Ayala Mijena   +2 more
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The outcome and challenges of application of pressure ulcer prevention project in king Fahad Hospital Jeddah – 2023

Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences, 2023
Background: A pressure ulcer (PU), also known as bedsore, pressure injury, or decubitus ulcer, is a localized injury brought on by sustained pressure applied to the skin and underlying soft tissue over an extended length of time. Aim: This study aimed
Esraa Mohammedalhussin Abdelhalim, Montaha Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed, Sahar Ahmed Mohammed, Najla Akmal Sindi, Eman Dawod Alhawsawy, Amal Zakaria Takrooni, Seham Hussain Saeed, Seham Abdullah Alsomali, Khulood Shawqi Banjar   +8 more
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The impact of hoist sling materials on interface pressure whilst sitting in healthy volunteers and wheelchair users : a comparative study [PDF]

, 2018
Aim of the study To evaluate the effect of three sling fabrics on gluteal interface pressure whilst sitting in a population of wheelchair users and to compare these to data previously collected in a pilot study with a healthy population.
Aissaoui, Al-Eisa, Baptiste, Bruer, Cooper, Dealey, Dharmarajan, European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Field, Gefen, Guy, Hignett, Iizaka, Interdisciplinary Conference on Posture and Wheeled Mobility, Kernozek, Linder-Ganz, Mellson, National back Exchange, National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE), National pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, NPUAP, Ryan, Stinson, Stockton, Stockton, The Health and Social Care Information Centre, Thomson, Thorfinn, Vanderwee, Vangilder   +29 more
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EPUAP classification system for pressure ulcers: European reliability study [PDF]

, 2007
‘The definitive version is available at www3.interscience.wiley.com .' Copyright Blackwell PublishingPeer ...
Bates-Jensen B.M, Bennett R.G., Black J., Bours G.J., Collier M., Dealey C., Derre B., Donnelly J., European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP), Fletcher J., Guggenmoos-Holzmann I., Maklebust J., National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel., Polit D.F., Russell L., Sharp A., Witkowski J.A., Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN)   +17 more
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EFFICACY OF NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND THERAPY IN EARLY DIABETIC FOOT ULCER MANAGEMENT IN COMPARISON WITH ADVANCED MOIST WOUND THERAPY

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2021
Objective: To compare negative pressure wound therapy with advanced moist wound therapy in managing early diabetic foot ulcer. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study.
Naveed Ahmed Sheen, Ali Murtaza Samar, Muhammad Ibrar Butt, Zeeshan Ayub, Faisal Nadeem   +4 more
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The cost-effectiveness of a patient centred pressure ulcer prevention care bundle: findings from the INTACT cluster randomised trial [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Pressure ulcers are serious, avoidable, costly and common adverse outcomes of healthcare. Objectives: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of a patient-centred pressure ulcer prevention care bundle compared to standard care.
Allman, Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care, Boyd, Briggs, Brigid M. Gillespie, Chaboyer, Chaboyer, Claxton, Dealey, Demarre, Demarre, Elizabeth McInnes, Gillespie, Gorecki, Graves, Hengstermann, Independent Hospital Pricing Authority, Jackson, Jennifer A. Whitty, Joan Webster, Jose Cumsille, Lukman Thalib, Marianne Wallis, Mathiesen, Merrilyn Banks, Ng, Nguyen, Power, Queensland Health, Reddy, Rosenthal, Sebba Tosta de Souza, Shelley Roberts, Tracey Bucknall, van Gaal, Vetrano, Wendy Chaboyer   +36 more
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Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers by newest recommendations from European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP): practical reference guide for GPs

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review, 2017
The guideline titled “Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers: clinical practice guideline” is the result of a collaborative effort between the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP), European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) and Pan ...
Jakub Taradaj
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Preventing pressure ulcers in aged care by auditing, and changing, work practices

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2022
Background: Two nurse consultants concerned with ongoing pressure ulcer development in a 44-bed residential aged care facility in Sydney, Australia, audited pressure ulcers and the use of air mattresses.
Catherine Sharp , Julie Campbell
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Comparing the Effect of Henna Oil and Olive Oil on Pressure Ulcer Grade One in Intensive Care Units Patients

Advanced Biomedical Research, 2019
Background: One of the most common problems in the intensive care unit (ICU) is the incidence of pressure ulcer or bedsore. This research was conducted with the aim to compare the effect of henna and olive on pressure ulcer grade one in ICU patients ...
Elahe Poursadra, Motahare Anvari-Tafti, Asieh Dehghani, Maryam Eghbali-Babadi, Zahra Rafiei   +4 more
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Investigating staff knowledge of safeguarding and pressure ulcers in care homes [PDF]

, 2016
Objective: To investigate whether nursing/care home staff regard pressure ulceration as a safeguarding issue; and to explore reporting mechanisms for pressure ulcers in nursing/care homes.
Kaye, Vicky, McCormick, Karen, Ousey, Karen, Stephenson, John   +3 more
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