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 …

In most health care centres, pressure ulcers (PUs) are a common concern. This systematic
review aimed to summarise nurses' practice and related factors toward PU prevention. An …

Objective To systematically synthesize research evidence on barriers and facilitators to
pressure injury prevention in hospital settings. Methods A systematic literature review of …

Background: The increasing global use of smartphones has contributed to the growing use
of apps for various health conditions, showing promising results. Through mobile apps, it is …

The prevention of pressure ulcers remains a serious problem for nurses. The effects of
pressure ulcers include high treatment costs, litigation matters, and increased workloads on …

Objective: to compare the scores of knowledge in teams participating or not participating in
educational interventions about pressure ulcers. Method: a quantitative study with …

Pressure ulcer lead to pain and discomfort for patients and also cause prolong illness, delay
restoration, increase patient's hospital stay, and may lead to infirmity and even death. The …

The utmost devastating somatic complications resulting from pressure sores were mainly
identified amongst the aged in various health settings. Decubitus ulcer pain could postpone …

Background: Pressure ulcer represents a significant burden to the patient, family and
healthcare organization. It has a great impact on quality of life physically, psychologically …

En la prevención de las úlceras por presión (UPP) intervienen diferentes factores:
estructurales, organizativos y relacionados con los profesionales; entre ellos, el grado de …