Pressure ulcer point prevalence, classification, locations, and preventive measures: Insights from a Norwegian nursing home survey.

IF 1.9 4区医学 Q2 NURSING

Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences Pub Date : 2024-06-01 Epub Date: 2024-02-17 DOI:10.1111/scs.13245

Camilla Anker-Hansen, Vigdis Abrahamsen Grøndahl, Ann Karin Helgesen, Liv Berit Olsen, Guri Rummelhoff, Liv Halvorsrud, Carina Bååth

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Abstract

Objective: To report data from a point pressure ulcer (PU) prevalence survey on prevalence, PU categories, locations and preventive interventions at one Norwegian nursing home.

Methods: A cross-sectional research design was used. One nursing home in Norway participated in the prevalence survey in 2020. The data were collected on one selected day. A total of 74 out of 88 residents (84.1%) participated. Descriptive statistical analyses were run.

Results: The overall prevalence of PUs was 27% amongst all participants in the nursing home, who together had a total of 57 PUs categorised as category I-III. One major finding was that the most common site of the PUs was on the residents' toes. Interestingly, the prevalence of PUs in the residents' sacrum was considerably low. The most frequently used PU preventive interventions were foam chair cushions, nutritional supplements and pressure-reducing heel protection.

Conclusion: This study identified a high prevalence of PUs, predominantly on residents' toes. Although preventive strategies were implemented, their application appeared limited. Implementing obligatory care packages and annual nationwide PU surveys might be worth considering in municipalities.

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褥疮点的发生率、分类、位置和预防措施：挪威养老院调查的启示。

目的报告挪威一家疗养院的点压褥疮（PU）患病率调查数据，包括患病率、PU类别、患病部位和预防干预措施：采用横断面研究设计。挪威的一家养老院参加了2020年的患病率调查。数据是在选定的一天收集的。88名住院者中共有74人（84.1%）参加了调查。调查进行了描述性统计分析：在疗养院的所有参与者中，PU 的总发病率为 27%，共有 57 例 PU 被归类为 I-III 类。一个主要发现是，最常见的脓疱疮部位是住户的脚趾。有趣的是，住户骶骨处的PU发病率相当低。最常用的PU预防干预措施是泡沫椅垫、营养补充剂和足跟减压保护装置：这项研究发现，PU 的发病率很高，主要发生在居民的脚趾上。虽然采取了预防策略，但其应用似乎有限。在市政当局实施强制性护理包和每年一次的全国性 PU 调查或许值得考虑。

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Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences NURSING-

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期刊介绍： Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences is an established quarterly, peer reviewed Journal with an outstanding international reputation. As the official publication of the Nordic College of Caring Science, the Journal shares their mission to contribute to the development and advancement of scientific knowledge on caring related to health, well-being, illness and the alleviation of human suffering. The emphasis is on research that has a patient, family and community focus and which promotes an interdisciplinary team approach. Of special interest are scholarly articles addressing and initiating dialogue on theoretical, empirical and methodological concerns related to critical issues. All articles are expected to demonstrate respect for human dignity and accountability to society. In addition to original research the Journal also publishes reviews, meta-syntheses and meta-analyses.