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Prevention of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers in the operating room and beyond: A successful monitoring and intervention strategy program
The incidence of pressure ulcers in the United States has increased over the past several years, with a 78.9% increase in hospital stays from 1993 to 2006 that resulted in a cost of $11.0 billion in additional health care costs.1 Development of pressure ulcers results in increased length of stays by 7 to 10 days, and these patients are 3 times more likely to be discharged to long-term care facilities.2 Mortality is more than twice the rate for patients who develop pressure ulcers than those who do not.2'3 Patients who develop pressure ulcers during hospitalization tend to be older with a mean age of 71.9. Comorbidities that contribute to the risk of development include urinary or fecal incontinence, nutritional deficiencies, diabetes, and dementia.
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