Little is known about the prevalence of pressure ulcer (PrU) in acute care settings. The aim
of this study is to determine the prevalence rate of PrU in acute care settings and to assess …

Chronic wounds are a significant problem in Australia. The health care‐related costs of
chronic wounds in Australia are considerable, equivalent to more than AUD $3.5 billion …

Aims and objectives. The aim of this study was to establish pressure ulcer prevalence and
prevention in the long‐term care setting. Background. There is no information on pressure …

The objective of this article was to study characteristics of pressure ulcer patients and their
ulcers, pressure ulcer preventive and treatment measures in four Indonesian general …

Objective To systematically review studies reporting the prevalence in general adult
inpatient populations of foot disease disorders (foot wounds, foot infections, collective 'foot …

Bed-bound patients with pressure ulcers are almost twice as likely to die as are those
without pressure ulcers. If pressure ulcers are treated with a comprehensive regimen upon …

Background Pressure ulcers are a potential complication for intensive care patients and their
prevention is a major issue in nursing care. Therefore, this study aims to assess pressure …

Aims and objectives. This article establishes the prevalence of pressure ulcers in hospitals
and nursing homes for national and international comparison. Background. Although many …

Valid and reliable patient records regarding pressure ulcers and standard procedures to
promote pressure ulcer prevention are not generally available in Turkish hospitals …

The Prevalence of Pressure Ulcers in a Tertiary Care Pediatr... : Journal of Wound Ostomy &
Continence Nursing The Prevalence of Pressure Ulcers in a Tertiary Care Pediatric and Adult …