title: [Pressure ulcers in German nursing homes: frequencies, grades, and origins].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The occurrence of pressure ulcers in long-term care facilities is regarded as a nursing-sensitive indicator of care. The aim of this study was to measure the frequency, categories, and points of origin of pressure ulcers in German nursing homes.
  
  
  METHODS
  In spring 2010, a nationwide prevalence study was conducted in 52 nursing homes (n=3610 residents). According to a standardized study protocol, trained nurses collected data about pressure ulcer risk and pressure ulcers.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The prevalence of pressure ulcers was 3.9% (95% CI 3.3-4.6). Excluding skin redness, the proportion of pressure ulcers of nursing home origin was 1.2% (95% CI 0.9-1.6). Risk-adjusted (adjusted for immobility) results showed no statistically significant differences between institutions.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Compared to international figures, the prevalence of pressure ulcers in German nursing homes is very low.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Medizin-/Pflegepädagogik und Pflegewissenschaft, Zentrum 1 für Human- und Gesundheitswissenschaften, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Deutschland.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kottner
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Dassen
authors.forename: N A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Lahmann
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D005858:Germany; D006707:Homes for the Aged / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D051346:Mobility Limitation; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000145:classification / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors