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What is the prevalence of pressure injuries in long term care?

Across thirty studies involving hundreds of thousands of older people, the pooled pressure injury prevalence was found to be 11.6%. This alarming statistic provides a critical snapshot into the challenging reality of senior health, raising the important question: what is the prevalence of pressure injuries in long term care and what can be done to address it?

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How to prevent pressure injury in the elderly?

Ninety-five percent of pressure ulcers are preventable. A pressure injury, also known as a bed sore, is an area of damaged skin and tissue that results from prolonged pressure, friction, or shear. This guide offers crucial strategies on how to prevent pressure injury in the elderly, covering proper positioning, skin care, nutrition, and more for effective preventative care.

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