Aim To systemically synthesise the evidence on the most effective nursing interventions to
prevent pressure injuries among critical care patients. Background Although pressure injury …

Pressure ulcers (PUs) are localized injuries of the skin or underlying tissue caused by
prolonged pressure, exposure to shear forces or friction. PUs represent a major concern for …

PURPOSE: To evaluate prevalence and risk factors of incontinence-associated dermatitis
(IAD). DESIGN: Retrospective analysis of 2016 International Pressure Ulcer Prevalence …

Rationale: Pressure ulcers are preventable events. Critically ill patients are particularly
vulnerable. The Braden scale has been used to identify hospitalized patients at high risk for …

Background Endotracheal tube (ETT) fasteners such as the AnchorFast™ claim to assist
with the prevention of oral pressure injuries in intubated patients, however evidence to …

Background The incidence of pressure ulcers is an indicator of quality in intensive care
units. Due to their frequency and severity, they are identified as a problem of great …

Background: Despite technological and scientific advances, Hospital Acquired Pressure
Ulcers (HAPUs) remain a common, expensive, but preventable adverse event. The global …

Abstract Introduction Adverse events (AEs) that occur in hospitals remain a challenge
worldwide, and especially in intensive care units (ICUs) where they are more likely to occur …

Rationale, aims, and objectives Pressure ulcers (PUs), which are preventable complications,
increase the cost of health care and the risk of prolonged hospital stay, as well as morbidity …

Background Patients who are intubated in the ICU are at risk of developing pressure injuries
to the mouth and lips from endotracheal tubes. Clear documentation is important for …