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Barbara Delmore1, Catherine VanGilder, Kimberly Koloms
1Barbara Delmore, PhD, RN, CWCN, MAPWCA, IIWCC-NYU, is Senior Nurse Scientist, Center for Innovations in the Advancement of Care, and Clinical Assistant Professor, Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York. Catherine VanGilder, MBA, BS, MT, CCRA, is Senior Manager, Global Clinical Research, and Kimberly Koloms, MS, BS, is Data Scientist, Chief Marketing Office, Global, Hillrom, Inc, Chicago, Illinois. Elizabeth A. Ayello, PhD, MS, BSN, RN, CWON, ETN, MAPWCA, FAAN, is co-Editor-in-Chief, Advances in Skin & Wound Care; Executive Editor Emeritus, WCET Journal; Faculty, Excelsior College, School of Nursing; President, World Council of Enterostomal Therapists; Senior Adviser, Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing; and President, Ayello, Harris & Associates, Inc, New York, New York. The authors have disclosed no financial relationships related to this article. Submitted December 1, 2019; accepted in revised form December 31, 2019.
Insights
Pediatric pressure injuries are a global health issue. This study analyzes 10 years of global data to better understand prevalence and inform prevention for vulnerable children.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric healthcare
- Wound care
- Public health
Background:
- Pediatric pressure injuries (PPIs) represent a significant global healthcare challenge.
- Understanding PPI prevalence is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.
- At-risk pediatric patients are a particularly vulnerable population requiring focused attention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze 10 years of longitudinal pediatric pressure injury point prevalence data.
- To identify demographic trends associated with pediatric pressure injuries globally.
- To provide insights that can drive improved prevention and management strategies for PPIs.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal analysis of point prevalence data.
- Inclusion of global demographic data related to pediatric pressure injuries.
- Review of a decade of reported pediatric pressure injury cases.
Main Results:
- Presentation of 10-year trends in pediatric pressure injury prevalence worldwide.
- Analysis of key demographic factors influencing PPI occurrence.
- Identification of geographical variations in pediatric pressure injury rates.
Conclusions:
- Longitudinal data analysis reveals critical insights into pediatric pressure injury epidemiology.
- Understanding prevalence and demographics is essential for targeted prevention efforts.
- This research supports the development of global strategies to reduce the burden of pediatric pressure injuries.
Abstract:
Pediatric pressure injuries continue to be a worldwide healthcare problem. Studying pediatric pressure injury point prevalence may provide more insight into the problem and drive prevention strategies for at-risk pediatric patients, a truly vulnerable population. This article reports 10 years of longitudinal pediatric pressure injury prevalence data and demographics from around the world.
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