Pressure Ulcer Prevention System [PDF]
, 2018 Pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, are a widespread but often understated problem. A pressure ulcer is an injury that develops with constant pressure on an area of skin for a long time.
Palomares, Rey-David, Rao, Ojus
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Predictors of barefoot plantar pressure during walking in patients with diabetes, peripheral neuropathy and a history of ulceration [PDF]
, 2015 OBJECTIVE:Elevated dynamic plantar foot pressures significantly increase the risk of foot ulceration in diabetes mellitus. The aim was to determine which factors predict plantar pressures in a population of diabetic patients who are at high-risk of foot ...
Barn, Ruth +4 more
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Data for pressure ulcers and skin infections after cochlear implantation
Data in Brief, 2020 This article contains data concerning the research article entitled “Pressure ulcers and skin infections after cochlear implantation: A delayed yet serious issue” (Hui-Shan Hsieh, Chee-Yee Lee, Hung-Pin Wu, Ming-Ying Zhuo, and Chung-Feng Hwang) [1]. This
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Practice on pressure ulcer prevention among nurses in selected public hospitals, Tigray, Ethiopia
BMC Research Notes, 2020 Objectives Pressure ulcers are localized cellular damages to the skin and underlying tissues caused by pressure, shearing and frictional force. The aim of this study is to assess practices towards pressure ulcer prevention among nurses in the Central ...
Hagos Berihu +4 more
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Pressure ulcers: understanding the challenges of promoting quality [PDF]
, 2010 Pressure ulcers affect quality of life and general wellbeing, and create significant difficulties for patients, their carers and families. Pressure ulcers are associated with morbidity and mortality, and prove costly for healthcare providers.
Ousey, Karen
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Pressure relieving support surfaces (PRESSURE) trial : cost effectiveness analysis [PDF]
, 2006 Objective To assess tire cost effectiveness of alternating pressure mattresses compared with alternating pressure overlays for the prevention of pressure ulcers in patients admitted to hospital.
Cranny, Gillian +9 more
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Nurses’ attitude and perceived barriers to pressure ulcer prevention
BMC Nursing, 2018 Background The presence or absence of pressure ulcers has been generally regarded as a performance measure of quality nursing care and overall patient health.
Werku Etafa +3 more
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EUREKA study - The evaluation of real-life use of a biophotonic system in chronic wound management: An interim analysis [PDF]
, 2017 Objective: Interest has grown regarding photobiomodulation (PBM) with low-level light therapy, which has been shown to positively affect the stages of the wound healing process.
Bassetto, Franco +8 more
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Review : Pressure Ulcer and Its treatment
Journal of Rehabilitation, 2004 Pressure ulcer is a signifcant problem in elderly and critically ill patients, causing pain, decreasing quality of life and leading to prolonged hospital stay. Treatment of pressure ulcer to improve health status is a cost-effective approach.
Bijan Khorasani, Ali Ghafouri
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Prevalence of postoperative pressure ulcer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Electronic Physician, 2016 Introduction: A pressure ulcer is a serious safety issue in healthcare systems. The patient’s rate of infection with an ulcer, especially a postoperative ulcer, is critical, as it is dictated by factors such as being in a fixed position during surgery,
Vida Shafipour +3 more
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