ArticleNursing reports (Pavia, Italy)2024
Unveiling the Burden: A Six-Year Retrospective Analysis of Pressure Ulcer Epidemiology in a ICU.
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- Post-discharge evaluation of patients with hospital-acquired pressure injuries: prospective cohort study.Revista latino-americana de enfermagem · 2026Article
- Effectiveness of Additional Preventive Measures for Pressure Injury Prevention in an Intensive Care Unit: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
- Global, regional, and national trends in decubitus ulcer burden from 1990 to 2021 and forecasts to 2040.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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objectiveThis study describes the epidemiological changes in pressure ulcers (PUs) in a Portuguese intensive care unit (ICU) from January 2017 to June 2023, characterizes critically ill patients with PUs, identifies specific risk factors, and assesses the effectiveness of implemented preventive measures. MATERIALS AND
methodsA retrospective observational cohort study was conducted, analyzing records of ICU patients with PUs during the specified period. Data were extracted from the institution's Global Risk Management application and the ICU's electronic PU registry. The study included patients with ICU stays longer than 24 h and excluded those with ineligible clinical records or incomplete characterization data.
resultsAmong 3816 evaluated patients, 257 developed a total of 345 PUs, averaging 1.4 PUs per patient. The average PU prevalence rate was 6.81%, with the highest prevalence in 2020 (11.0%) and the lowest in 2022 (3.48%). The average incidence rate was 3.76%, peaking at 5.71% in 2020 and declining to 2.54% in 2023. The sacrum and heels were the most commonly affected areas, with Category 2 PUs being the most frequent. Key intrinsic risk factors included systemic diseases and sensory deficits, with pressure identified as a significant extrinsic factor. Preventive measures focused on risk assessment and pressure control.
conclusionsThe study reveals a PU prevalence of 6.81% and an average incidence of 3.76%, underscoring the need for enhanced preventive strategies, especially in anatomical areas like the sacrum and heels. It emphasizes the importance of personalized assessments, continuous education for nursing staff, and a multidisciplinary approach to improve patient outcomes and care quality in the ICU.
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