BACKGROUND While there is scientific evidence to support the efficacy of preventive interventions for pressure ulcers, few empirical data are available on their cost-effectiveness. The aim of this study was to determine the cost-effectiveness of interventions to prevent pressure ulcers. METHODS Cost of preventive interventions and days of ulcer-free survival were compared for two groups of pa...

This article considers the anatomy and physiology of the skin, the natural protection the skin provides in relation to barrier protection and the importance of barrier protection in pressure ulcer prevention. The current national pressure ulcer agenda including high impact actions and the SSKIN care bundle, along with their implementation within one NHS Health Care Trust are discussed.

2. Verbalizes conditions which impact pressure ulcer development. a. Partial or total immobility b. Excessive moisture: diaphoresis and/or incontinence c. History of previous pressure ulcer d. Impaired local and/or systemic circulation e. Impaired oxygenation f. Poor nutrition and/or hydration g. Uncontrolled diabetes h. Sepsis i. Immune suppression j. Generalized edema k. Severe trauma l. Prol...

A multidisciplinary process improvement program was initiated at the University of Miami Hospital (UMH) in 2009 to identify the prevalence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPU) at the institution and to implement interventions to reduce the incidence of HAPU. This deliberate and thoughtful committee-driven process evaluated care, monitored results, and designed evidence-based strategic in...

Pressure ulcers are a major complication of spinal cord injury (SCI) and have a significant effect on general health and quality of life. The objectives of this retrospective chart review were to determine prevalence, duration, and severity of pressure ulcers in veterans with SCI and to identify predictors of (1) outcome in terms of healing without surgery, not healing, or referral for surgery;...

The European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel's objective is to provide the relief of persons suffering from, or at risk of pressure ulcers, in particular through research and the education of the public.

AIMS Obstructive symptoms such as slow stream, dribbling and straining are often reported by painful bladder syndrome and interstitial cystitis (PBS/IC) patients. Our hypothesis was that some patients with PBS/IC have an associated measurable bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) secondary to dysfunctional voiding and that those patients with more severe PBS/IC are more likely to have BOO. METHODS...

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to compare whether differences exist between 2 viscoelastic foam support surfaces in the development of new pressure ulcers. BACKGROUND There is evidence to support the use of viscoelastic foam over standard hospital foam to reduce pressure. A comparative effectiveness study was done to compare 2 viscoelastic foam support surfaces. DESIGN A rando...

Good Science T science underpinning pressure ulcer prevention and treatment is in its infancy. Much of the published research on pressure ulcers has been underpowered and has focused on early signs of healing rather than more definitive outcomes. As a result, the 2014 international clinical practice guideline on pressure ulcer prevention and treatment includes only 77 statements with evidence t...

COMPARISON OF INCIDENCE AND GRADE PRESSURE ULCER IN SMOKERS NON-SMOKERS ADMITTED TO INTENSIVE CARE UNIT