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Incidence and risk factors of pressure ulcers in a Tunisian University Hospital

Authors :
Ghali, H.
Ben Rejeb, M.
Chelly, S.
Ben Cheikh, A.
Khefacha, S.
Latiri, H.S.
Source :
Revue d Epidemiologie et de Sante Publique; July 2018, Vol. 66 Issue: 1, Number 1 Supplement 5 pS340-S340, 1p
Publication Year :
2018

Abstract

Pressure ulcers impose a significant burden not only on the patient but on the entire health care system Knowledge of factors contributing to their pathogenesis allows the identification of risk factors such that preventive measures may then be targeted. This study aimed to estimate the incidence of pressure ulcers in Sahloul University Hospital of and identify the risk factors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03987620
Volume :
66
Issue :
1, Number 1 Supplement 5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Revue d Epidemiologie et de Sante Publique
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs46111960
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.respe.2018.05.277