Pressure ulcer
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Patients staying over one month at hospital or long-term care institution 2)Patients at risk of pressure ulcer 2-1)who have two or more scores by the risk checklist 2-2)who have pressure ulcer 2-3)who require assisstance with meals
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Patients requiring palliative care 2)Patients who receive surgical treatment under general anesthesia 3)Patients using wheelchair over one hour per day 4)Patients who have indwelling catheter in the urinary tract
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pressure mapping, seating duration, risk behaviors at wheelchair after two weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain, agitation, vitality, ADL, respiration, dietary intake, nutritional status, incidence of skin disorders including pressure ulcer | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Shukutoku University School of Nutrition, College of Nursing and Nutrition