Chronic wounds have a debilitating effect on the quality of life of many individuals, and the
large economic impact on health system budgets warrants greater attention in policy making …

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

Background Chronic wounds affect an estimated 2.21 per 1000 population. They are a
significant source of morbidity and affect individuals physically, psychologically, socially and …

This study aimed to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of subepidermal moisture (SEM),
a biomarker employed for early detection of pressure injuries (PI), compared to the “Gold …

Aim Pressure injuries are a significant health care problem worldwide, and many factors
influence their occurrence and development. The purpose of this systematic review and …

Abstract Background Pressure ulcers (PUs) are injuries resulting from ischaemia caused by
prolonged compression or shear forces on the skin, adjacent tissues and bones. Advanced …

Aim Pressure injuries are considered a common and costly problem in the care of patients.
Prevention and identification of risk factors for pressure injuries are very important due to the …

Background: The morbidity associated with ageing has contributed to an increase in the
prevalence of Pressure Ulcers (PUs) in all care settings. The impact of these on people's …

It is uncertain whether hydrocolloid dressings, a more costly intervention than offering
standard care with petrolatum, is superior to prevent pressure ulcers among hospitalized …

This exploratory, descriptive study aimed to identify and describe the pressure injury
preventative interventions prescribed by nurses following the assessment of a patient's …