| Keywords |
Pressure ulcer ; Long term care facilities ; Predictors |
| Abstract |
The purpose of this study was to explore the predictors of pressure ulcer stage among elderly in long-term care facilities(LTCFs). This study was a retrospective data analysis of 95 patients who had stayed over 3 months in LTCFs. Data were collected from monthly LTCFs patients’ assessment report data during 3 months. The patients consisted of 65.3% females, with a mean age of 77.57 ± 9.97 years. The mean score of ADL 3.03 ± 1.06 in 5. The state of pressure ulcer after 3 months was 11.6%, stage 2 and 4 of pressure ulcer was 3.2% and stage 3 of pressure ulcer was 4.3%. The predictor factors of pressure ulcer stage was bowel elimination management, urinary elimination management and Parkinson's disease. These variables accounted 37% of the variance in ulcer stage. These results suggest it is important to manage high risk group and systemic approach for prevention of pressure ulcer. Also it is necessary to develop the pressure ulcer prevention and management program for healthcare professionals, patients and caregivers. |