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dc.contributor.authorSchlüer, Anna-Barbara-
dc.contributor.authorCignacco, Eva-
dc.contributor.authorMüller, Marianne-
dc.contributor.authorHalfens, Ruud J.-
dc.date.accessioned2018-11-29T15:28:46Z-
dc.date.available2018-11-29T15:28:46Z-
dc.date.issued2009-
dc.identifier.issn0962-1067de_CH
dc.identifier.issn1365-2702de_CH
dc.identifier.urihttps://digitalcollection.zhaw.ch/handle/11475/13366-
dc.description.abstractAim and Objective: Pressure ulcers are a common nursing care issue in hospitals. They are associated with psychological and physical suffering, an increased morbidity and mortality rate and higher overall health care costs. The aim of the current study is to describe the frequency of pressure ulcers in a paediatric care setting and to identify the population at risk, as well as to assess the factors predisposing to the development of pressure ulcers. Design: A point prevalence study. Methods: The study was conducted in four paediatric hospitals in the German‐speaking part of Switzerland and included children from the age of 0-18 years. The method of data collection was a direct systematic inspection and assessment of the skin, taking into account the clinical condition of the patient for risk assessment. A valid risk assessment and data collection instrument was used and, each patient was assessed by a previously instructed rater pair. Results: Of all possible patients, 81% (n=155) were included. An overall pressure ulcer prevalence of 27·7% (including grade 1) was registered. Thirty‐six patients (84%) had grade 1 ulcers, including many caused by external medical devices. Sixty‐five per cent (n=100) of all patients were considered at risk (Braden score ≤ 20) of developing a pressure ulcer. Thirty‐five per cent of patients in the risk group were afflicted with one or more pressure ulcers. Conclusions: The prevalence of pressure ulcers in paediatric patients is greater then previously appreciated and the problem requires further exploration. The high percentage of grade 1 pressure ulcers caused by medical devices requires nursing interventions to prevent lesions for these patients. Relevance to clinical practice: The high prevalence rate in paediatric patients is disconcerting and requires further exploration in terms of interventions needed to improve outcomes for this patient group.de_CH
dc.language.isoende_CH
dc.publisherWileyde_CH
dc.relation.ispartofJournal of Clinical Nursingde_CH
dc.rightsLicence according to publishing contractde_CH
dc.subjectGermanyde_CH
dc.subjectPilot projectsde_CH
dc.subjectPressure ulcerde_CH
dc.subjectPrevalencede_CH
dc.subjectRisk assessmentde_CH
dc.subjectPediatric hospitalsde_CH
dc.subject.ddc616: Innere Medizin und Krankheitende_CH
dc.subject.ddc618.92: Pädiatriede_CH
dc.titleThe prevalence of pressure ulcers in four paediatric institutionsde_CH
dc.typeBeitrag in wissenschaftlicher Zeitschriftde_CH
dcterms.typeTextde_CH
zhaw.departementSchool of Engineeringde_CH
zhaw.organisationalunitInstitut für Datenanalyse und Prozessdesign (IDP)de_CH
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.02951.xde_CH
dc.identifier.pmid19930084de_CH
zhaw.funding.euNode_CH
zhaw.issue23de_CH
zhaw.originated.zhawYesde_CH
zhaw.pages.end3252de_CH
zhaw.pages.start3244de_CH
zhaw.publication.statuspublishedVersionde_CH
zhaw.volume18de_CH
zhaw.publication.reviewPeer review (Publikation)de_CH
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Schlüer, A.-B., Cignacco, E., Müller, M., & Halfens, R. J. (2009). The prevalence of pressure ulcers in four paediatric institutions. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 18(23), 3244–3252. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.02951.x
Schlüer, A.-B. et al. (2009) ‘The prevalence of pressure ulcers in four paediatric institutions’, Journal of Clinical Nursing, 18(23), pp. 3244–3252. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.02951.x.
A.-B. Schlüer, E. Cignacco, M. Müller, and R. J. Halfens, “The prevalence of pressure ulcers in four paediatric institutions,” Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol. 18, no. 23, pp. 3244–3252, 2009, doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.02951.x.
SCHLÜER, Anna-Barbara, Eva CIGNACCO, Marianne MÜLLER und Ruud J. HALFENS, 2009. The prevalence of pressure ulcers in four paediatric institutions. Journal of Clinical Nursing. 2009. Bd. 18, Nr. 23, S. 3244–3252. DOI 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.02951.x
Schlüer, Anna-Barbara, Eva Cignacco, Marianne Müller, and Ruud J. Halfens. 2009. “The Prevalence of Pressure Ulcers in Four Paediatric Institutions.” Journal of Clinical Nursing 18 (23): 3244–52. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.02951.x.
Schlüer, Anna-Barbara, et al. “The Prevalence of Pressure Ulcers in Four Paediatric Institutions.” Journal of Clinical Nursing, vol. 18, no. 23, 2009, pp. 3244–52, https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2702.2009.02951.x.


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