Objectives: To systematically assess the incidence and prevalence of pressure injuries in
adult ICU patients and the most frequently occurring pressure injury sites. Data Sources …

Background Pressure ulcers are treated by reducing pressure on the areas of damaged
skin. Special support surfaces (including beds, mattresses and cushions) designed to …

Aims and objectives To determinate the incidence, incidence rate and risk factors of
pressure ulcers in critical care patients. Background Pressure ulcers represent one of the …

Aims and objectives To describe the prevalence of pressure ulcers among middle‐and older‐
aged patients in a general medical hospital in Norway and to describe the associations …

Pressure injuries are prevalent in highly dependent aged care residents. This study
investigated the clinical effectiveness of the application of the Mepilex Border Sacrum and …

The aim of this study was to identify current research on turning frequencies of adult bed‐
bound patients and inform future turning practices for hospitals based on evidence‐based …

Background Pressure ulcers, which are a localised injury to the skin, or underlying tissue, or
both, occur when people are unable to reposition themselves to relieve pressure on bony …

Abstract Study Design Narrative review. Objectives Pressure ulcers are a common
complication in people with reduced sensation and limited mobility, occurring frequently in …

Patients who are stationary endure prolonged soft tissue distortions and deformations at
contact areas between their body and the support surface, which may lead to the onset of …

Resumen LOPEZ-CASANOVA, Pablo; VERDU-SORIANO, José; BERENGUER-PEREZ,
Miriam y SOLDEVILLA-AGREDA, Javier. Prevención de las úlceras por presión y los …