Title: Evidence-Based Heel Pressure Ulcer Prevention Guideline Development for Saskatoon Region
Abstract:The heel is at increased risk for pressure ulcer Facility-acquired heel pressure ulcers (FAhPUs) are a significant challenge in patients who are high risk for pressure ulcer breakdown, and are well kn...The heel is at increased risk for pressure ulcer Facility-acquired heel pressure ulcers (FAhPUs) are a significant challenge in patients who are high risk for pressure ulcer breakdown, and are well known to be associated with increased morbidity, increased length of stay, decreased quality of life, and increased economic costs.1-4 The risk for FAhPUs extends to a large patient population, including patients with impaired mobility and nutrition, decreased circulation and sensation, and multiple comorbidities. The costs of treatment substantially outweigh the costs of prevention, with Canadian cost analyses estimating the cost to treat a heel pressure ulcer at approximately $5,000 and extending length of hospital stay a median of 4.31 days.4Read More
Publication Year: 2012
Publication Date: 2012-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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