title: Skin problems: epidemiology of pressure ulcers in a skilled care facility.
abstract: The majority of nursing home residents have conditions that place them at risk for the development of pressure ulcers. Reported pressure ulcer prevalence rates range from 16% to 35%. Pressure ulcers are multifactorial in origin and necessitate ongoing vigilance by the entire health-care team. Associated risk factors include impairments of circulation, sensation, physical condition, nutrition, mobility, and activity. Stage I pressure ulcers frequently go unrecognized, yet their recognition is essential to prevent further damage. Comprehensive initial assessments of the skin and risk factors of pressure ulcer development at admission will allow for easier reassessment and comparison.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Burd
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Langemo
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Olson
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hanson
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hunter
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Sauvage
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015146:Midwestern United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000592:standards; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D012307:Risk Factors; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities