Prevalence and Associated Factors of Pressure Ulcer among Hospitalized Patients in Debre Birhan Referal Hospital, North Shoa Zone, Amhara, Debre Birhan, Ethiopia

• Published in: Health science journal Vol. 16; no. 10; pp. 1 - 7
• Main Authors: Shiferaw, Israel, Tadesse, Nigussie, Shiferaw, Sileshi
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Egaleo Technological Educational Institute of Athens 01.01.2022
• Subjects: Clinical practice guidelines; Data collection; Fecal incontinence; Gynecology; Hospitalization; Hospitals; Length of stay; Nurses; Patients; Pediatrics; Population; Pressure ulcers; Questionnaires; Risk factors; Sensory perception; Sociodemographics; Software; Ethiopia
• ISSN: 1791-809X; 1791-809X
• DOI: 10.36648/1791-809.16.10.974

Despite advances in medical technology and the use of formalized prevention programs based on clinical practice guidelines, the prevalence of pressure ulcers during hospitalization continues to increase [4]. [...]enormous effort is required to find effective and reliable techniques for preventing the initiation of ulcers and eliminating them once they develop [5]. In the study area there is no any evidenced data that show the prevalence and associated risk factors of pressure ulcer. [...]the main aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and associated factors of pressure ulcer among hospitalized patents at Debre Birhan referral hospital. The study focused on determining the prevalence of pressure ulcer and identifying associated risk factors with ulcer development in Debre Birhan referral hospital. [...]this study will be important:- * To know the exact magnitude of pressure ulcer in Debre Birhan referral hospital. * To give scientific information for professional team and take action in prevention measures based on the result and also for care givers. * To help the responsible body of policy maker to address health policy issue. * To have additional source for other researchers to do wider and further research exploration on this issue. Sample and sampling technique (Figure 1) Study variable Dependent Variable * Pressure Ulcer Independent Variables * Socio demographic factors (sex, age, marital status, education status and residence) * Braden scales of PU risk assessment tools: * Sensory perception * Moisture * Activity * Friction/shear * Mobility * Nutrition Others * Position change * Bed ridden * Length of stay in hospital * BMI & Smoking Data collection techniques and tool Data was collected by face to face interviews using a structured and pretested interviewer administered questionnaire and observational checklist to meet our objective.