Assessment tools for the risk of pressure injury in children: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pressure injuries in pediatric patients are associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and prolonged hospital stays, making the identification of effective risk assessment tools critical in clinical practice. Accurate risk assessment is essential in clinical practice. Although several assessment tools exist, their applicability and effectiveness vary across pediatric populations.

Objective

To identify and evaluate tools designed to assess the risk of pressure injuries in children, focusing on their characteristics, validation populations, reliability, and applicability across different clinical contexts.

Design

A systematic review was conducted.

Methods

This systematic review (PROSPERO: CRD42024527687) was conducted in accordance with the Cochra

SUBMITTER: Dessi F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12801159 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature