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Prevalence of pressure injuries in Japanese older people: A population-based cross-sectional study.

Shuji NakashimaHirotomo YamanashiSatomi KomiyaKatsumi TanakaTakahiro Maeda
Published in: PloS one (2018)
This study revealed a high population-based prevalence of pressure injuries in a rural Japanese community. A key reason for this high disease burden in Japan appears to be the susceptibility of the aged population to pressure injuries.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • healthcare
  • mental health