Pressure Ulcers Research Paper

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Running Head: CLINICAL QUESTION PAPER ON IMMOBILE PATIENTS

Clinical Question Paper on Immobile Patients

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CLINICAL QUESTION PAPER ON IMMOBILE PATIENTS 2

Pressure Ulcers

Introduction

Pressure ulcers (PR) remain a primary health challenge that affects about 3 million

persons in the United States. The prevalence of pressure ulcers is growing among persons above

the age of 65 years and the rise in elderly persons living with disabilities that affect mobility. The

majority of the pressure ulcers or bedsores emanate from sitting or lying in a similar position for

an extended period of moving. The growing people over 65 years with increased rates of

diabetes, cardiovascular disease, in addition to obesity, are facing pressure ulcers that resulted in

immobility (Moore & Webster, 2013). The combination of these factors has led to more

individuals requiring help with activities of daily living because of declined mobility. This

challenge has been associated with diminished mobility because of the development of pressure

ulcers. The management of pressure ulcers is lengthy, as well as causes of a considerable

financial burden on the healthcare sector, especially in the United States (US). The pressure

ulcers are common localized harm to the skin, or underlying tissue that occurs more frequently

over a bony eminence, as well as due to pressure, friction, or shave, alone or blend (Clegg &

Palfreyman, 2014). The individuals that develop pressure ulcers comprise elderly persons, as

well as critically sick and persons with neurological impairments plus those individuals that

suffer from conditions with immobility.

Research Question

For immobile patients, does the use of routine turn schedule, reduce the future risk of

pressure compared to specialty mattress?

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Running Head: CLINICAL QUESTION PAPER ON IMMOBILE PATIENTS Clinical Question Paper on Immobile Patients Name Institution CLINICAL QUESTION PAPER ON IMMOBILE PATIENTS 2 Pressure Ulcers Introduction Pressure ulcers (PR) remain a primary health challenge that affects about 3 million persons in the United States. The prevalence of pressure ulcers is growing among persons above the age of 65 years and the rise in elderly persons living with disabilities that affect mobility. The majority of the pressure ulcers or bedsores emanate from sitting or lying in a similar position for an extended period of moving. The growing people over 65 years with increased rates of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, in addition to obesity, are facing pressure ulcers that resulted in immobility (Moore & Webster, 2013). The combination of these factors has led to more individuals requiring help with activities of daily living because of declined mobility. This challenge has been associated with diminished mobility because of the development of pressure ulcers. The management of pressure ulcers is lengthy, as well as causes of a considerable financial burden on the healthcare sector, especially in the United States (US). The pressure ulcers are common localized harm to the skin, or underlying tissue that occurs more frequently over a bony eminence, as well as due to pressure, friction, or shave, alone or blend (Clegg & Palfreyman, 2014). The individuals that develop pressure ulcers comprise elderly ...
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