Background The prevalence of pressure ulcers particularly in the frail older adult population
continues to be high and very costly especially in those suffering from chronic diseases and …

Significance: The incidence of pressure ulcers is increasing due to our aging population and
the increase in the elderly living with disability. Learning how to manage pressure ulcers …

In 2019, the third and updated edition of the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) on Prevention
and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries has been published. In addition to this most up‐to …

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Objective To identify risk factors independently predictive of pressure injury (also known as
pressure ulcer) development among critical-care patients. Design We undertook a …

Pressure injuries remain a serious health complication for patients and nursing staff.
Evidence from the past decade has not been analysed through narrative synthesis yet …

Background Hospital-acquired pressure injury is associated with increased morbidity and
mortality and considered to be largely preventable. Pressure injury prevalence is regarded …

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 …

Background Prevalence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries has declined over time.
However, it is unknown if this decline is consistent for different stages of pressure injuries. It …

Aim To develop a systematic review on the prevalence and the incidence of pressure
ulcers/injuries in adult patients in hospital emergency services. Materials and methods …