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- Title
The value of epidemiological data for pressure ulcer/injury management.
- Authors
Halász, Beáta Grešš
- Abstract
Pressure ulcers/injuries (PU/Is) are a burden on healthcare systems worldwide. They are costly and have a negative impact on the quality of life of patients. PU/Is cause discomfort, prolong hospital stays and can even lead to death. Data on the incidence and prevalence of PU/Is are used to implement effective, tailored prevention practices. The aim of this paper is to highlight the importance and value of collecting epidemiological data in terms of its practical use in Slovakia. The prevalence of PU/Is was found to be low compared to global data. Shortcomings in the collection of epidemiological data are highlighted; however, the use of those available data in amending national standards, such as the mandatory reporting of PU/Is, is summarised. Several steps and activities related to the prevention and care of PU/Is have been carried out in Slovakia. It is important to know not only the prevalence in terms of field of care, time and provider, but also, more specifically, the risk characteristics and/or presence of PU/I in order to initiate more individualised and tailored patient care.
- Subjects
SLOVAKIA; WOUND care; WOUND healing; DATA analysis; BANDAGES &; bandaging; SEX distribution; AGE distribution; WORLD health; ACQUISITION of data; SURGICAL dressings; PRESSURE ulcers
- Publication
Journal of Wound Care, 2024, Vol 33, Issue 9, p636
- ISSN
0969-0700
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/jowc.2024.0120