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Prevalence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries in intensive care units of the Eastern Mediterranean region: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Parvaneh IsfahaniSamira AlirezaeiSomayeh SamaniFateme BolaghAzadeh HeydariMohammad SaraniMahnaz Afshari
Published in: Patient safety in surgery (2024)
This systematic review and meta-analysis of the pertinent peer-reviewed literature revealed a high prevalence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries of 16% in intensive care units of Eastern Mediterranean region. Therefore, it is necessary for health policymakers and managers in Eastern Mediterranean Region to take necessary measures to prevent the incidence of Pressure ulcers in hospitals, especially in ICUs.
Keyphrases
  • intensive care unit
  • healthcare
  • south africa
  • risk factors
  • public health
  • systematic review
  • mechanical ventilation
  • acute care
  • risk assessment
  • extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
  • acute respiratory distress syndrome