On the other hand, 61.3 % (CI: 45.2-77.4) of patients who developed pressure ulcer had poor nutrition and 51.6 % (CI: 39.3-68.5) had dementia.Ĭonclusions: The prevalence of pressure ulcers is high in elderly patients admitted to the internal medicine ward. Additionally, 86.7 % (CI: 80.5-92.3) had reduced mobility and 23.7 % (CI: 19-38.3) had urinary continence disorders. There was a predominance of Grade II ulcers (51.6 % CI: 35.5-70.9) and ulcers of sacral location (38.7 %) CI: 22.6-54.8). The prevalence of pressure ulcers in frail elderly people was 29.5 % (CI: 21-38.1). The prevalence of pressure ulcer was estimated according to the following variables: age, age group, sex, skin color, schooling, marital status, depth of the lesion, location, patient mobility and continence, presence of diseases, nutritional status, and cognitive impairment. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was carried out. Finlay" Central Military Hospital in the period between January 2021 and July 2021. Objective: To characterize frail patients with pressure ulcer admitted to "Dr. This entity currently represents an important health problem. *Author for correspondence: Pressure ulcer is a lesion of ischemic origin produced by prolonged pressure. Finlay" Central Military Hospital, University of Medical Sciences Úlcera por presión en ancianos frágiles hospitalizadosĬarlos J. Pressure ulcer in frail hospitalized elderly people
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