Problem To determine the pooled incidence and prevalence rate of medical device-related
pressure injuries (MDRPIs) using the Braden QD scale, medical devices that frequently …

Aim The aim of this study was to analyse prevalence of pressure injury in intensive care
versus non‐intensive care patients. Background Hospital‐acquired pressure injury is an …

Pressure ulcers including heel ulcers remain a global healthcare concern. This study
comprehensively evaluates the biomechanical effectiveness of the market‐popular …

OBJECTIVE Stage 3 and 4 pressure injuries (PIs) present an enormous societal burden with
no clearly defined interventions for surgical reconstruction. The authors sought to assess, via …

Background Pressure ulcers are a complex healthcare issue. Hospital-acquired pressure
ulcers are used as proxy measurements for the quality and safety of nursing care. Medical …

Prolonged use of continuous positive airway pressure masks, as often required for non‐
invasive ventilation, involves a risk for facial tissue breakdown due to the sustained …

Background Pressure injuries on mucous membranes are caused by pressure from medical
devices at the site of injury and differ to those on the skin. Intensive care patients, who have …

Medical device‐related pressure injuries are receiving increased attention because their
social and economic costs are increasing. This study aimed to analyse the stages for each …

Background Medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPI) are prevalent and attracting
more attention. During ambulance transfer, the shear force caused by braking and …

The article focuses on critical care nurses caring across diagnostic and age groups that is
neonatal, paediatric and adult which are acutely aware of the impact of device-related …