Frequency and risk factors of pressure injuries in clinical settings of affiliated to Tabriz University of Medical Sciences.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

Pressure injuries are considered a common and costly problem in the care of patients. Prevention and identification of risk factors for pressure injuries are very important due to the high cost of treatment and the adverse consequences of pressure injuries. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of pressure injuries and its risk factors in clinical settings of affiliated to Tabriz University of Medical Sciences.

Design

A descriptive-analytical study.

Methods

This study was performed on 200 patients who were selected by random sampling. The data collection tool was a 3-part questionnaire. Data were analysed using a t test, chi-square, Fisher's exact test and logistic regression in SPSS v. 24.

Results

The mean age of the participants was 51.93 (SD 14.99) y

SUBMITTER: Aghazadeh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7877138 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature