Incidence and risk factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers in an intensive care unit.

María Isabel González-MéndezMarta Lima-SerranoCatalina Martín-CastañoInmaculada Alonso-AraujoJoaquín Salvador Lima-Rodríguez

Published in: Journal of clinical nursing (2017)

Survival analysis of pressure ulcer allows for identification of risk factors associated with this health problem in the intensive care units. Identifying these factors can help nurses establish interventions to prevent pressure ulcers in this healthcare scenario, given that pressure ulcers prevention is an indicator of nursing quality.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
healthcare
mental health
public health
mechanical ventilation
quality improvement
wound healing
health information
social media
climate change
health promotion