Prevalence of skin pressure injury in critical care patients in the UK: results of a single-day point prevalence evaluation in adult critically ill patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (PIs) are a source of morbidity and mortality, and many are potentially preventable.

Design

This study prospectively evaluated the prevalence and the associated factors of PIs in adult critical care patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) in the UK.

Setting

This service evaluation was part of a larger, international, single-day point prevalence study of PIs in adult ICU patients. Training was provided to healthcare givers using an electronic platform to ensure standardised recognition and staging of PIs across all sites.

Participants

The characteristics of the ICUs were recorded before the survey; deidentified patient data were collected using a case report form and uploaded onto a secure online platform.

SUBMITTER: Rubulotta F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9685232 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature