Open AccessCharacteristics of patients who are admitted with or acquire Pressure Ulcers in a District General Hospital; a 3 year retrospective analysis
Author(s) -
Worsley Peter R.,
Smith Glenn,
Schoonhoven Lisette,
Bader Dan L.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
nursing open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 2054-1058
DOI - 10.1002/nop2.50
Subject(s) - medicine , retrospective cohort study , heel , pediatrics , emergency medicine , intensive care medicine , surgery , anatomy
Aim The study aimed to characterize demographic and clinical practice factors associated with community ( CAPU ) and hospital acquired pressure ulcers ( HAPU ). Design A comparative retrospective evaluation of pressure ulcer data, collected from a district general hospital. Methods Demographic and pressure ulcer related data were collected from patients at risk of developing a pressure ulcer, collated by a single observer using a standardized tool. Comparisons were made within and between patient groups (no PU , CAPU and HAPU ). Results CAPU and HAPU patient groups were significantly ( P < 0·001) older, had extended lengths of hospital stay and were less likely to be provided quickly with a pressure relieving support surface than those with no PU . HAPU patients had a longer length of stay and a higher proportion of heel PU s compared to CAPU .