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Educare

Educare

DICIEMBRE 2010 N° 10 Volumen 8

Risk factors for developing pressure ulcers. Literature review

Section: TEACHING TO LEARN

How to quote

Baños García EM, Giró Roca E. Factores de riesgo para desarrollar úlceras por presión. Revisión bibliográfica. Educare21 2010; 71. [En línea] [fecha de acceso: 1 de diciembre de 2010]. URL disponible en: http://www.educare21.net

Authors

Eva Mª Baños García, Eva Giró Roca

Position

Enfermeras del Hospital Universitario Dr. Josep Trueta de Gerona.

Contact email: evabayos@hotmail.com

Abstract

The occurrence of pressure ulcers (PU) in people under nursing care, has always been an issue which has worried the nurses. It has always been considered an indication of the quality of care provided. There are many factors which contribute to the development of pressure ulcers, so it is necessary to establish preventive measures, for which the types of patients likely to develop them must be identified, To do so, we now have scales for measuring this risk. Most pressure ulcers are preventable, so it is very important to develop prevention strategies.

Keywords:

incidence; intensive care; pressure ulcers; risk factorsrisk scores

Versión en Español

Título:

Factores de riesgo para desarrollar úlceras por presión. Revisión bibliográfica