Prevalence of pressure ulcers by race and ethnicity for older adults admitted to nursing homes.
Little is known about the prevalence of pressure ulcers (PUs) among racial and ethnic groups of older individuals admitted to nursing homes (NHs). NHs admitting higher percentages of minority individuals may face resource challenges for groups with more PUs or ones of greater severity. This study examined the prevalence of PUs (Stages 2 to 4) among older adults admitted to NHs by race and ethnicity at the individual, NH, and regional levels. Results show that the prevalence of PUs in Black older adults admitted to NHs was greater than that in Hispanic older adults, which were both greater than in White older adults. The PU rate among admissions of Black individuals was 1.7 times higher than White individuals. A higher prevalence of PUs was observed among NHs with a lower percentage of admissions of White individuals. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 40(3), 20-26.].
Susan
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Harms
Donna Z
DZ
Bliss
Judith
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Garrard
Kristen
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Cunanan
Kay
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Savik
Olga
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Gurvich
Christine
C
Mueller
Jean F
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Wyman
Lynn
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Eberly
Beth
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Virnig
D001741:Black or African American / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D016208:Databases, Factual; D005006:Ethnicity / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D054625:Healthcare Disparities / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006707:Homes for the Aged / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000208:ethnology / Q000628:therapy*; D015995:Prevalence; D014481:United States; D044465:White People / Q000706:statistics & numerical data