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  • Dermatology
  • Wound Care
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Pressure injuries pose significant challenges in healthcare, often leading to complex complications and prolonged healing.
  • Effective management requires early identification and intervention to prevent deterioration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review complications and prognosis associated with pressure injuries.
  • To emphasize current preventive measures supported by systematic reviews and guidelines.
  • To present a conceptual model for assessing and treating pressure injuries, focusing on wound bed preparation, infection control, and debridement.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review synthesizing evidence from systematic reviews and guidelines.
  • Conceptual model development for pressure injury assessment and management.

Main Results:

  • Pressure injuries present various complications impacting patient prognosis.
  • Current evidence supports specific preventive strategies.
  • A structured approach to wound bed preparation, infection management (including biofilm), and debridement is essential for effective treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Timely identification and management of pressure injuries are critical.
  • Evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies, including a focus on wound bed preparation and infection control, improve patient outcomes.