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[Pressure ulcers in German nursing homes: frequencies, grades, and origins]
J Kottner1, T Dassen, N A Lahmann
1Institut für Medizin-/Pflegepädagogik und Pflegewissenschaft, Zentrum 1 für Human- und Gesundheitswissenschaften, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Deutschland.
Background:
The occurrence of pressure ulcers in long-term care facilities is regarded as a nursing-sensitive indicator of care. The aim of this study was to measure the frequency, categories, and points of origin of pressure ulcers in German nursing homes.
Methods And Sample:
In spring 2010, a nationwide prevalence study was conducted in 52 nursing homes (n=3610 residents). According to a standardized study protocol, trained nurses collected data about pressure ulcer risk and pressure ulcers.
Results:
The prevalence of pressure ulcers was 3.9% (95% CI 3.3-4.6). Excluding skin redness, the proportion of pressure ulcers of nursing home origin was 1.2% (95% CI 0.9-1.6). Risk-adjusted (adjusted for immobility) results showed no statistically significant differences between institutions.
Conclusion:
Compared to international figures, the prevalence of pressure ulcers in German nursing homes is very low.
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