Pressure ulcer is a health problem worldwide that is common among inpatients and elderly
people with physical-motor limitations. To deliver nursing care and prevent the development …

Objective: The main aim of this systematic review was to establish the prevalence of
pressure ulcers (PU) within published studies from Europe. Method: Using systematic review …

Objectives To summarize prevalence and incidence of pressure injuries (PIs) in public
hospitals on a global scale to guide the development of PI prevention, strategies and …

Background There is need for improvement in effective pressure ulcers preventive
strategies. Objective To study whether a multi-layer silicone-adhesive polyurethane foam …

Background Nursing home residents are vulnerable to chronic wounds. However, the
prevalence data are scarce. Aim The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence …

Background Patients in palliative care are the population cohort that most frequently develop
pressure injuries, severely impacting their quality of life. Data from prospective studies on …

The use of consistent and evidence‐based practices is essential in terms of patient safety
and quality of care. The purpose of this study was to describe the use of consistent practices …

Aim To conduct an exploratory investigation concerning the prevalence of Pressure Ulcers
in different care settings, in the Portuguese region of Cova da Beira. Material and methods …

Objective: The main aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of pressure ulcers (PU)
and related risk factors of PU development in hospitalised patients in Italy. Furthermore, the …

Aim To study the relationship between pressure ulcer risk evaluated by the Norton Scale
and inadequate fulfilment of Need 2 (Eating/Drinking) from the 14‐need classification …