Factors associated with pressure ulcer and dehydration in long-term care settings in Ontario, Canada.

ABSTRACT: Pressure ulcers and dehydration are common conditions among residents of long-term care facilities that result in negative health effects. They have been associated with signs of neglect and increased 30-day mortality among LTC residents. However, they are both preventable and with proper care can be effectively managed and treated. We conducted a retrospective cohort study to examine factors associated with pressure ulcers and dehydration among long-term care residents in the province of Ontario, Canada. Results indicated that close to one-fifth of residents were dehydrated (17.3%) or had a pressure ulcer (18.9%) during the study period. Advanced age was significantly associated with the presence of pressure ulcers and dehydration for both men and women. However, men were more likely to p

SUBMITTER: Crea-Arsenio M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10830047 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature