Previous Articles Next Articles
Online:
Published:
Abstract: Objective: To determine the effect of the Pressure Ulcer Scale for Healing (PUSH) on evaluating pressure ulcer treatment. Methods: 455 patients (567 sites) with II-IV grade pressure ulcers were recruited in the study. The pressure ulcers were examined weekly, and the data collection tool was the PUSH. Results Significant differences were found before(8.37±3.14) and after (7.22±3.99) pressure ulcer treatment (P<0.01), except for IV stage pressure ulcer and non-hospital acquired ulcer (P>0.05). Conclusion:Pressure ulcer care overall effective in our hospital. Considering its easy availability, the PUSH can be used to track the healing progress of pressure ulcers.
0 / / Recommend
Add to citation manager EndNote|Reference Manager|ProCite|BibTeX|RefWorks
URL: http://www.zghlgl.com/EN/
http://www.zghlgl.com/EN/Y2016/V16/I7/869
Cited