Pressure Ulcers Surveillance Report
JOURNAL OF THE TURKISH SOCIETY OF INTENSIVE CARE-TURK YOGUN BAKM DERNEGI DERGISI, vol.13, no.1, pp.26-30, 2015 (ESCI, TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 13 Issue: 1
- Publication Date: 2015
- Doi Number: 10.4274/tybdd.81300
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE TURKISH SOCIETY OF INTENSIVE CARE-TURK YOGUN BAKM DERNEGI DERGISI
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.26-30
- Keywords: Pressure ulcer prevention, pressure ulcer prevalence incidence, elderly
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objective: Pressure ulcer is a chronic wound. It reduces the quality of life of the elderly and individuals with restricted range of motion. It prolongs hospital stay and increases the risk of complications. The cost is quite high. Preventive actions for the prevention of pressure ulcers should be developed. Planning protocols and standards of care are among the main targets.