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Prevalence of pressure ulcers among the elderly living in long-stay institutions in São Paulo [PDF]
São Paulo Medical Journal, 2009 CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: The prevalence of pressure ulcers varies according to geographic region and population group, such as the institutionalized elderly.
Julieta Maria Ferreira Chacon +3 more
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Pressure Ulcers Surveillance Report
Türk Yoğun Bakim Derneği Dergisi, 2015 Objective: Pressure ulcer is a chronic wound. It reduces the quality of life of the elderly and individuals with restricted range of motion. It prolongs hospital stay and increases the risk of complications. The cost is quite high. Preventive actions for
Zehra Esin Gencer, Özlenen Özkan
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Integrative Medicine Research, 2023 Background: The pressure ulcer is a complication developed from dementia. The aim of this study is to study the association between the development of pressure ulcers and the use of acupuncture therapy in patients with dementia.
Chia-Yu Huang +4 more
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Physiology and prevention of heel ulcers: The state of science [PDF]
, 2003 The prevalence of heel ulcers across settings is high and is increasing. Prevention of ulcers requires knowledge of their etiology and the scientific basis for preventive care. The interaction between external pressure and the heel vasculature is central
Stotts, N. A, Wong, Vivian K.
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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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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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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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Prospective cohort study of routine use of risk assessment scales for prediction of pressure ulcers [PDF]
, 2002 Objective To evaluate whether risk assessment scales can be used to identify patients who are likely to get pressure ulcers.Design Prospective cohort study.Setting Two large hospitals in the Netherlands.Participants 1229 patients admitted to the surgical,
Algra, A. +6 more
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Analysis of healthy sitting behavior: Interface pressure distribution and subcutaneous tissue oxygenation [PDF]
, 2009 Pressure ulcers are a large problem in individuals who use a wheelchair for their mobility and have limited trunk stability and motor function. Because no relation between interface pressure and pressure ulcer development has been established and no ...
Geffen, Paul van +5 more
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Pressure ulcer related pain in community populations: a prevalence survey. [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Pressure ulcers are costly to the healthcare provider and can have a major impact on patient's quality of life. One of the most distressing symptoms reported is pain.
Briggs, M +10 more
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