Occurrence of skin lesions/conditions in ill persons.
Dermatol Nurs
; 9(2): 91-6; quiz 97-8, 1997 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-9171564
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to examine the occurrence of common skin lesions that potentially may be misdiagnosed as a pressure ulcer, and to examine the characteristics of ill persons who have these skin changes. This was a prospective, descriptive study which included five acute care hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital, and a home care agency. Results indicated that patients with skin lesions/conditions were significantly older and had longer lengths of stay, more diseases, lower Braden Scale scores, and lower serum albumin levels. Nurses must gain knowledge about identifying and treating skin conditions. Assessment of the patient's skin should occur throughout their length of stay.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Dermatopatias
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Úlcera por Pressão
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Diagnostic_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Dermatol Nurs
Assunto da revista:
DERMATOLOGIA
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ENFERMAGEM
Ano de publicação:
1997
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos