Risk factors for pressure ulcer development in institutionalized elderly
Rev. latinoam. enferm; 15 (5), 2007
This study aimed to analyze the risk factors for the development of Pressure Ulcers (PU) in old people living in Long Staying Institutions. It is a prospective and cohort study carried out in four Institutions. A total of 94 old people composed the sample and were assessed during three consecutive months...