The first national pressure ulcer prevalence survey in county council and municipality settings in Sweden.
(2013) In Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice 19(5). p.862-867- Abstract
- Aim:
To report data from the first national pressure ulcer prevalence survey in Sweden on prevalence, pressure ulcer categories, locations and preventive interventions for persons at risk for developing pressure ulcers.
Methods:
A cross-sectional research design was used in a total sample of 35 058 persons in hospitals and nursing homes. The methodology used was that recommended by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel.
Results:
The prevalence of pressure ulcers was 16.6% in hospitals and 14.5% in nursing homes. Many persons at risk for developing pressure ulcers did not receive a pressure-reducing mattress (23.3-27.9%) or planned repositioning in bed (50.2-57.5%).... (More) - Aim:
To report data from the first national pressure ulcer prevalence survey in Sweden on prevalence, pressure ulcer categories, locations and preventive interventions for persons at risk for developing pressure ulcers.
Methods:
A cross-sectional research design was used in a total sample of 35 058 persons in hospitals and nursing homes. The methodology used was that recommended by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel.
Results:
The prevalence of pressure ulcers was 16.6% in hospitals and 14.5% in nursing homes. Many persons at risk for developing pressure ulcers did not receive a pressure-reducing mattress (23.3-27.9%) or planned repositioning in bed (50.2-57.5%).
Conclusions:
Despite great effort on the national level to encourage the prevention of pressure ulcers, the prevalence is high. Public reporting and benchmarking are now available, evidence-based guidelines have been disseminated and national goals have been set. Strategies for implementing practices outlined in the guidelines, meeting goals and changing attitudes must be further developed. (Less)
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- Gunningberg, Lena ; Hommel, Ami LU ; Bååth, Carina and Idvall, Ewa
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- 2013
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- Contribution to journal
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- published
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- Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice
- volume
- 19
- issue
- 5
- pages
- 862 - 867
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- Wiley-Blackwell
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- wos:000329285500020
- pmid:22640165
- scopus:84885019481
- pmid:22640165
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- 1365-2753
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- 10.1111/j.1365-2753.2012.01865.x
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- English
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- yes
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- The information about affiliations in this record was updated in December 2015. The record was previously connected to the following departments: Division of Nursing (Closed 2012) (013065000)
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