Objective Pressure ulcers (PU) are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue because of
prolonged pressure. It affects millions of people in the world. One of the major nursing roles …

Background A recent global review of pressure ulcers contained no studies from Africa.
Objective To identify the prevalence and incidence of pressure ulcers in Africa. Data sources …

Pressure ulcers are a serious concern in patients with prolonged bedtime and present with
common complications following surgery. It is one of the key performance indicators of the …

Introduction. The incidence of a pressure ulcer in intensive care units (ICU) is significantly
higher than in noncritical care settings. The patients in the ICU are the most vulnerable …

Abstract Background Globally, PUs are recognized as one of the five most frequent causes
of harm to clients. With millions affected globally, the national pooled prevalence of pressure …

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan kemampuan mobilitas dengan
pressure ulcer pada Pasien di ruangan rawat inap Rumah Sakit Umum Aceh. Metode yang …

Background: On average, 60,000 people die each year worldwide due to pressure ulcer
related causes. Even though, few studies reported the prevalence of pressure ulcer in some …

Despite advances in medical technology and the use of formalized prevention programs
based on clinical practice guidelines, the prevalence of pressure ulcers during …

Introduction: Pressure ulcers are a serious concern in patients with prolonged bedtime and
present with common complications following surgery. It is one of the key performance …

Background: Pressure ulcers (PU) affect millions of people worldwide and always occur over
bony areas of the body where pressure and tissue distortion is greatest. The national pooled …