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Pressure ulcers: the Minimum Data Set and the Resident Assessment Protocol

G H Brandeis, D R Berlowitz, M Hossain

    Advances in Wound Care : the Journal for Prevention and Healing
    |November 1, 1995
    PubMed
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    This study analyzed nursing home data to understand pressure ulcer prevalence and risk factors. Key findings show 11.2% prevalence and identify mobility issues, diabetes, and prior ulcers as significant risk factors for elderly residents.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nursing Home Care
    • Wound Management

    Background:

    • Increasing elderly populations and chronic disabilities necessitate improved nursing home care.
    • The Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Resident Assessment Protocol (RAP) aim to standardize care planning for frail elderly residents.
    • Pressure ulcers are a significant concern in nursing home settings, requiring focused assessment and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence and incidence of pressure ulcers in US nursing homes.
    • To describe current management practices for pressure ulcers using MDS data.
    • To examine the association between specific MDS items and pressure ulcer development.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of Minimum Data Set (MDS) data from 2,011 residents aged 60+ in 270 nursing facilities across 10 states.

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  • Cross-sectional investigation of MDS items within the pressure ulcer Resident Assessment Protocol (RAP).
  • Logistic regression to identify factors associated with Stage II-IV pressure ulcers.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified an 11.2% prevalence of Stage II-IV pressure ulcers.
    • Reported a 6-month incidence rate of 6.2% for pressure ulcers.
    • Found significant associations between pressure ulcers and dependence in mobility/transfer, being bedfast, diabetes mellitus, and a history of pressure ulcers.

    Conclusions:

    • The Minimum Data Set (MDS) and its associated RAP provide valuable data for developing care plans for pressure ulcer patients.
    • Understanding prevalence and risk factors is crucial for effective pressure ulcer prevention and management in nursing homes.
    • MDS data can guide targeted interventions for high-risk elderly residents in long-term care facilities.