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Prevalence of pressure injury on the medical wards of public general hospitals in Kuwait: a national cross-sectional study.

Talal ALFadhalahMarjan LariGheed Al SalemShaimaa AliHamad Al KharjiHossam Elamir
Published in: BMC health services research (2024)
The national pressure injury prevalence is high compared to the global rate. The higher percentage of purely community-acquired pressure injuries requires particular attention. Many risk factors for the development of pressure injuries are public health concerns, and effective mitigating strategies are needed. Further research is required to assess the knowledge, attitude, and behaviour of nurses with respect to pressure injuries, and to evaluate preventive and management practices.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • mental health
  • risk factors
  • primary care
  • emergency department
  • electronic health record