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Factors Associated with the Development of Skin Lesions in Hospitalized Patients Admitted to a Nursing Preventive
Gaby E Escobar1, Ángela F Espinosa2, Olga L Cortés3
1Nurse, MSc. Researcher; Universidad del Rosario; Bogotá DC; Colombia; geescobarn@unal.edu.co; Principal researcher.
Objective:
This work sought to determine the factors associated with the development of skin lesions among patients hospitalized and admitted to a preventive skin care program carried out by nursing.
Methods:
Analytical observational study of cases and controls, which included a sample of 150 cases and 300 controls hospitalized in a clinic with tier IV level of complexity in Bogotá (Colombia). A classification and regression tree was developed to explore the complex interactions that define cases and controls.
Results:
According to the decision tree, the factors that represent greater probability for the development of skin lesions in the study population were the preventive use of hydrocolloid dressings, hospital stay > 12 days, BMI > 23, incontinence, diagnosis upon admission related with cardiovascular problems and peripheral vascular disease, cancer, surgery, or respiratory failure.
Conclusion:
Development of skin lesions was related with the interaction of different clinical conditions presented by the patients. Integration of this knowledge is essential for structuring preventive care programs in high-complexity hospitals and in formulating individualized care plans.
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