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Risk and associated factors of pressure ulcers in hospitalized children over 1 year of age
Author(s) -
Schlüer AnnaBarbara,
Schols Jos M. G. A.,
Halfens Ruud J. G.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal for specialists in pediatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 38
eISSN - 1744-6155
pISSN - 1539-0136
DOI - 10.1111/jspn.12055
Subject(s) - medicine , cross sectional study , pediatrics , multicenter study , surgery , pathology , randomized controlled trial
Abstract Purpose This study aimed to identify factors for the development of pressure ulcers ( PU ) in hospitalized patients between 1 and 18 years of age. Design and Methods A multicenter, descriptive, cross‐sectional study in 13 hospitals was conducted in S witzerland. Results The prevalence of PU s in this population of 204 children was 26.5%, with 83% category 1 PU s. A third of all PU s developed along external devices. Older children developed more PU s because of ineffective positioning and limited mobility. Practice Implications It is important to assess each child's activity, mobility, and the risk associated with the use of external devices.