Background Multiple risk assessment scales are available for predicting the development of
pressure injuries (PIs) in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Most PI risk assessment …

Aim The knowledge level of nurses plays a key role in preventing medical device-related
pressure injuries. This research aimed to investigate the knowledge levels of nurses with …

Pressure injuries increase the cost of medical care and prolong hospitalization. The
incidence of pressure injury at the target coronary care unit (CCU) from January to August …

(1) Background: Patients who are critically ill or undergo major surgery are admitted to
intensive care units (ICUs). Prolonged immobilization is the most likely cause of pressure …

Objectives: Operating room-related pressure injuries (ORPI) are particularly challenging to
examine for several reasons. Time in the OR is often a distinct event within the …

The present study was designed to determine the association between Acute Physiology
and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) scale and elevated pressure injure (PI) risk in …

PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTION is an important quality metric in the care of hospitalized
patients. 1 When evidence-based interventions are consistently used, pressure ulcers are …

The incidence rate of patients developing pressure ulcers associated with medical device
use is underreported in Korea. This study aims to determine clinical nurses' perceived …

Background Despite prevention strategies, hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs)
continue to occur, especially in critical care, raising the question whether some pressure …

Aims and objectives This study investigated the factors of pressure injuries in patients in
intensive care units (ICU). Background Pressure injuries among patients in ICUs can be …