24 October 2022

Sex-specific differences in prevention and treatment of institutional-acquired pressure ulcers in hospitals and nursing homes

Andrea Lichterfeld-Kottner, Nils Lahmann, Jan Kottner Highlights Sex-specific differences in prevention of pressure ulcers were minor in hospitals and nursing homes More women at risk of institutional-acquired pressure ulcers were underweight, whereas more men were obese Women generally receive more special support surfaces View on Journal of Tissue Viability website

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14 September 2022

Risk factors for the development and evolution of deep tissue injuries: A systematic review

It is now recognised that Deep Tissue Injury (DTI) has a unique clinical appearance. None the less, there is a paucity of information on the specific risk factors associated with DTI as well as what influences their outcomes. The objective of this systematic review was to unearth and showcase current evidence on the epidemiological characteristics […]

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04 August 2022

Protective equipment-related pressure ulcers in healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review

During the height of the COVID pandemic my colleagues and I at the RCSI Skin Wounds and Trauma Research Centre were involved in two projects that involved preventing facial pressure ulcers, caused by PPE, in frontline COVID staff. This paper added further fuel to what was a global phenomenon, and one we must take learnings […]

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31 May 2022

Device-related pressure ulcers: SECURE prevention. Second edition

Although great strides have been made to tackle hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs), there is a need for greater recognition of device-related pressure ulcers (DRPUs), including their causes, management and prevention. This consensus statement, an updated second edition, aims to continue raising awareness of these largely preventable injuries and, crucially, to stimulate action.

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30 May 2022

Skin Assessment: Assessing skin on patients with darker skin tones in relation to PU prevention

A part of the Society of Tissue Viability’s STOP the pressure webinar series 2021.  Presented by Jacqui Fletcher and based on the Best Practice Statement – Addressing skin tone bias in wound care: assessing signs and symptoms in people with dark skin tones, published by Wounds UK.

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23 February 2022

Understanding the association between pressure ulcers and sitting in adults what does it mean for me and my carers? Seating guidelines for people, carers and health & social care professionals

Highlights Costs for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers have increased significantly There is limited published advice on seating and the prevention of pressure ulcers Publications and guidelines lack end user collaboration in their development A practical guide for people, carers and health and social care professionals has been developed

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16 February 2022

“At a Glance” Seating Guidelines for people, carers, health and social care professionals

The aim of this guide is to provide up to date information regarding the risk of developing a pressure ulcer through sitting for long periods of time.

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15 February 2022

Seating Guidelines – Understanding the association between pressure ulcers and sitting in adults what does it mean for me and my carers?

Abstract The aim of the publication was to develop a practical guide for people, carers and health and social care professionals on how the research and evidence base on pressure ulcer prevention and management can be applied to those who remain seated for extended periods of time. This publication was developed at the request of the […]

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10 January 2022

Patient involvement in PU prevention

Abstract Introduction Patient involvement in care and decision-making has become an increasing focus in recent years, with the governmental shift to personalisation (1). Pressure ulcers (PUs) remain a key priority for healthcare providers with risk assessment and subsequent preventive measures seen as central to prevention. However, little is known about the involvement of the patient […]

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