Audit of pressure sores treated in a regional plastic surgery unit (1971-1990).
The results of a previous study of pressure sores over the 10-year period 1971-1980 in this unit were compared with those of the subsequent 10 years, 1981-1990. Factors reviewed included the source of referral, underlying aetiological problems, management and outcome. By combining the two studies a continuous 20-year audit has been obtained.
McGregor
J C
JC
Plastic Surgery Unit, Bangour General Hospital, Broxburn, West Lothian, UK.
Hoogbergen
M M
MM
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008485:Medical Audit; D008875:Middle Aged; D009426:Netherlands / Q000453:epidemiology; D010359:Patient Readmission / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D012008:Recurrence; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013503:Surgery Department, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic; D016896:Treatment Outcome