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Pressure Injury Prevalence and Risk Factors: A National Multicenter Analytical Study
Zehra Gocmen Baykara1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16, Ayise Karadag1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16, Hulya Bulut1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16
1Zehra Gocmen Baykara, PhD, Fundamentals of Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.
Summary
This study found that 9.5% of patients had pressure injuries (PIs), with higher rates in intensive care units. A significant portion of these hospital-acquired PIs indicate a need for improved prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Patient Safety
- Public Health
Background:
- Pressure injuries (PIs) are a significant concern in healthcare settings.
- Understanding the prevalence and risk factors of PIs is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the point prevalence of general pressure injuries (PIs).
- To identify hospital-acquired PIs, associated risk factors, and nursing interventions.
- To assess PI prevalence across various hospital settings in Turkey.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, multicenter, prospective, and analytical study was conducted.
- Data were collected from 5088 patients across 13 hospitals in Turkey.
- The ASSIST II method, PI Prevalence Study Tool, and Braden Scale were utilized for data collection.
Main Results:
- The point prevalence of general PIs was 9.5%.
- PIs in intensive care units were highly prevalent at 43.2%.
- Medical device-related PIs accounted for 10.7%, with 65.1% acquired post-admission.
Conclusions:
- PI prevalence in Turkey is comparable to global rates, but nosocomial PIs, especially in ICUs, are higher than previously reported.
- There is a clear need for enhanced strategies to reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired PIs.
- Further research and implementation of targeted interventions are recommended to improve patient outcomes.
