Children (and adults) with severe physical and mental disabilities
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Shiga University of Medical Science
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study population consisted of approximately 200 patients admitted to Hospital A who were classified as extremely severely disabled children or adults, or near-extremely severely disabled children or adults, due to conditions such as cerebral palsy or hypoxic encephalopathy. These patients had severe physical disabilities and severe intellectual disabilities, and required continuous respiratory management, nutritional management, and repositioning. All patients had a WeeFIM score of 18. We will conduct a retrospective study of these patients to analyze the occurrence of pressure ulcers and associated risk factors.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: None
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| WeeFIM: Healing Progression and Evaluation of the DESIGN-R2020 Following the Use of Donut-Shaped Cushions for Auricular Pressure Ulcers in Patients with a WeeFIM Score of 18 (Very Severe and Near-Very Severe Cases). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| WeeFIM: Incidence of auricular pressure ulcers in children and adults with a WeeFIM score of 18 (severe) or 17 (moderately severe) Improvement rate of pressure ulcers with the use of donut-shaped cushions in cases of auricular pressure ulcers Improvement rate of pressure ulcers in cases treated with methods other than donut-shaped cushions Incidence of complications associated with the use of donut-shaped cushions | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactSHINSUKE TERADA
Shiga University of Medical Science Graduate School Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Nursing
Outcome results
None listed