Scoping Review of Pressure Ulcer Prevalence and Prevention in Elderly Inpatient Care in England
Keywords:
Pressure Ulcer, Pressure Ulcer Prevalence and Prevention, Care of the Elderly Inpatient WardsAbstract
Background: Treatment of pressure ulcer brings significant financial burden to NHS Commissioners in UK. Currently the prevalence of the issue shows a consistent yearly increase based on the research data.
Purpose: To evaluate the Pressure Ulcer Prevalence and Prevention on Care of the Elderly Inpatient Wards in England.
Methods: A scoping review was conducted to explore the available sources of information on the pressure ulcer prevalence and prevention specific to care of elderly wards in UK. This review is focussed on patients above the age of 65 and involves desk research.
Results: Inappropriate use and over-prescription of manual handling equipment, lack of timely risk assessment be the key reasons for increased prevalence of pressure ulcer cases in England. completion, education and training discrepancies, ineffective use of technology and specialist bedding were found to
Conclusions: The preliminary results conclude that, for the pressure ulcer prevention strategies to be effective, appropriate use of pressure relieving equipment and staff trainings on its use is imperative. Timely risk assessments are of utmost importance to reduce the cases of pressure ulcer in the care of elderly patients
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