Pressure Injury Risk Factors

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Risks & contraindications

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• Pressure injuries develop when prolonged pressure affects skin and underlying tissues, commonly over bony prominences. — Development and validation of the Pressure Injury after Hospital Admission (PIAHA) screening tool for early assessment of hospital-acquired pressure injuries: a multiphase multicentre study protocol in acute care settings
• Pressure injuries can also result from shear, friction, moisture, microclimate changes, trauma, oedema, infection, and medical device use. — Development and validation of the Pressure Injury after Hospital Admission (PIAHA) screening tool for early assessment of hospital-acquired pressure injuries: a multiphase multicentre study protocol in acute care settings
• Intrinsic risk factors include age, nutrition, illness, immobility, immune function, tissue hypoxia, diabetes, haemoglobin, and comorbidities. — Development and validation of the Pressure Injury after Hospital Admission (PIAHA) screening tool for early assessment of hospital-acquired pressure injuries: a multiphase multicentre study protocol in acute care settings
• Extrinsic and care-related risk factors include pressure, friction, shear, moisture, positioning, devices, bed configuration, nursing quality, staffing, and clinical decision-making. — Development and validation of the Pressure Injury after Hospital Admission (PIAHA) screening tool for early assessment of hospital-acquired pressure injuries: a multiphase multicentre study protocol in acute care settings
• Systematic reviews have grouped pressure injury risks into domains including mobility, perfusion, skin status, nutrition, age, haematology, skin moisture, and overall health. — Development and validation of the Pressure Injury after Hospital Admission (PIAHA) screening tool for early assessment of hospital-acquired pressure injuries: a multiphase multicentre study protocol in acute care settings