A Review on Pressure Ulcer: Aetiology, Cost, Detection and Prevention Systems [PDF]
, 2014 Pressure ulcer (also known as pressure sore, bedsore, ischemia, decubitus ulcer) is a global challenge for today’s healthcare society. Found in several locations in the human body such as the sacrum, heel, back of the head, shoulder, knee caps, it occurs
Cole, Jonathan +3 more
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Larval therapy for leg ulcers (VenUS II) : randomised controlled trial [PDF]
, 2009 Objective To compare the clinical effectiveness of larval therapy with a standard debridement technique (hydrogel) for sloughy or necrotic leg ulcers. Design Pragmatic, three armed randomised controlled trial.
Bland, J. Martin +10 more
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The effects of a community-based discharge-planning model for continuing pressure ulcer care on wound healing rates, nutritional status, and infection rates of elderly patients in Thailand [PDF]
Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST), 2017 This quasi-experimental research design study aimed to determine the effects of a community-based discharge-planning model for continuing pressure ulcer care on the nutritional status, wound-healing, and infection rates in one hundred elderly patients ...
Jinpitcha Mamom
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Profil Penderita Ulkus Dekubitus yang Menjalani Tirah Baring di Ruang Rawat Inap RSUD Arifin Achmad Provinsi Riau Periode Januari 2011-desember 2013 [PDF]
, 2015 Pressure ulcer is one of complication that might happen in Integumen System. It is formed because of the inability to mobilize in patient during bed rest.
Anggraini, D. (Dewi) +2 more
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Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu, 2020 In recent years, the number of senior citizens needing nursing care has been increasing rapidly. Pressure ulcer is a major health issue for such people.
Jun FUJIOKA +3 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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International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2019 Background: Detecting pressure ulcer is an important nursing diagnostic and care requirement in patients hospitalized in Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of Lawsonia plant on pressure ulcer grade one in ICU ...
Zahra Rafiei +3 more
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Predictive value of Braden Scale in pressure ulcer occurrence in hospitalized patients
Journal of Holistic Nursing and Midwifery, 2013 Introduction: Pressure ulcer is a painful, disabling process which has side effects such as decreased quality of life and increased treatment cost in treatment process.
Samira Amirifar +4 more
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Perioperative factors associated with pressure ulcer development after major surgery [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2018 BackgroundPostoperative pressure ulcers are important indicators of perioperative care quality, and are serious and expensive complications during critical care.
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Journal of Current Oncology and Medical Sciences, 2023 Introduction: Pressure ulcer is a pressure-induced tissue injury that can affect the skin, muscle, connective tissue, cartilage, and bone. Pressure ulcer is a painful, debilitating condition that endangers a person's health by increasing mortality and ...
Zahra Razi- Chafi +2 more
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