Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Syndrome, Pressure Ulcer
Conditions
Brief summary
The prevalence of and risk factors for pressure ulcers (PUs) in critically ill patients have been poorly studied. The main objective of this study was to describe the prevalence of PUs in critically ill patients. Secondary objectives were to describe PUs, means of prevention of PUs, and factors associated with occurrence of PUs in the ICU.
Detailed description
Pressure ulcers (PUs) among hospitalized patients are associated with a poor prognosis and with a high cost of care. Hospitalization in the ICU is a context where there is a high risk of occurrence of PUs, prevention of which is a priority for ICU teams caring for critically ill patients. However, the literature is inconclusive regarding the prevalence of PUs among critically ill patients and the associated risk factors. The main objective of this study was to describe the prevalence of PUs among critically ill patients hospitalized in the ICU. Secondary objectives were to describe means of prevention of PUs in the ICU and the characteristics of PUs, and to identify factors either related to the ICU or patient characteristics associated with occurrence of PUs in the ICU.
Interventions
OTHERPressure Ulcer Evaluation
Patient was evaluated according to presence of pressur ulcer or not
Sponsors
French Society for Intensive Care
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
The inclusion criteria were : * hospitalization in the ICU * age ≥ 18 years. The exclusion criterion was: \- refusal to participate in the study by the patient or by the patient's family when the patient was unable to consent.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure Ulcer Presence on the study day | Through study completion, an average of 1 day | Presence (1) or absence (0) of pressure ulcer (however grade of pressure ulcer) during the study period which is a 1 Day Study Prevalence |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Grade of Pressure Ulcer on the study day | Through study completion, an average of 1 day | Grade (from 1 to 4) of pressure ulcer during the study period which is a 1 Day Study Prevalence |
| Area of Pressure Ulcer on the study day | Through study completion, an average of 1 day | Area on the patient's body of pressure ulcer during the study period which is a 1 Day Study Prevalence |
Countries
France
Outcome results
None listed