[Does the evaluation of the pressure ulcer risk increase better prevention?].
The aim of the study was to indagate if pressure sore risk group patients in a 500 beds' hospital received more preventive care of a no risk control sample. Data have been collected on all patients (minimum stay of three days) from admission to discharge using an assessment dedicated tool. Results of a modified Norton Scale show that a 20% of pressure sores' risk patients receive more preventive care. A positive correlation was demonstrated particularly with: patient's position, bed side at 30 degrees inclination, pillows use, preventive local medications. However, in both groups, the general preventive intervention was definite as low. While an encrease of pressure sores (12%) has been demonstrated in the risk group, no alteration has been reported in the control group.
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DDSI, DUI Università di Padova.
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors