title: [Skin Care to Prevent Development of Pressure Ulcers in Bedridden Nursing Home Residents from Developing Pressure Ulcers in Nursing Home Residents].
abstract: The purpose of this study was to clarify whether skincare products are effective in preventing development of pressure ulcers in bedridden nursing home residents. The study sample consisted of 21 nursing home residents at a nursing home in Osaka, Japan who use diapers. Participants were assigned to 3 groups and compared to a control group. None of the subjects developed a pressure ulcer and had improved skin condition around the anus.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, Yokkaichi Nursing and Medical Care University.
authors.forename: Chie
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Furukawa
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008297:Male; D009735:Nursing Homes; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018907:Privacy; D017592:Skin Care