1. International prevalence measurement of care problems: results.
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Halfens, Ruud J.G., Meesterberends, Esther, Nie‐Visser, Noémi C., Lohrmann, Christa, Schönherr, Silvia, Meijers, Judith M.M., Hahn, Sabine, Vangelooven, Christa, and Schols, Jos M.G.A.
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BEDSORES prevention ,BEDSORES treatment ,PREVENTION of malnutrition ,MALNUTRITION ,PRESSURE ulcers ,BOWEL & bladder training ,CLINICAL medicine ,COMPARATIVE studies ,CRITICAL care medicine ,DIET therapy ,ACCIDENTAL falls ,HOSPITALS ,LONG-term health care ,EVALUATION of medical care ,MEDICAL cooperation ,NURSING care facilities ,PATIENT safety ,QUALITY assurance ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,RESEARCH ,RESTRAINT of patients ,RISK management in business ,SKIN care ,KEY performance indicators (Management) ,SKIN inflammation ,CROSS-sectional method ,PREVENTION ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
Aim This report describes the results from the last international prevalence measurement of care problems in the Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland, including the course of the prevalence rates during the past 4 years. Background Basic care problems such as pressure ulcers, malnutrition and falls occur frequently in healthcare organizations. Measuring these care problems provides insight into their occurrence, and, while a measurement is included of the prevention, treatment and structural quality indicators, this gives institutions the possibility of improving their care regarding these care problems. Design An annual cross-sectional multicentre study. Method The prevalence measurement of care problems is conducted annually on one specific day in different healthcare settings, among which are hospitals and care homes. Data are collected by means of a comprehensive, standardized questionnaire that comprises three levels: institutional, ward/department and patient level. Results Besides general characteristics of patients, results are presented for prevalence rates, prevention, treatment and quality indicators regarding each care problem for each country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2013
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