Evidence-Based Intervention for The Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

Abstract

A pressure ulcer or a pressure injury is a localized skin injury caused by excessive pressure and possibly shearing forces on the skin over bony prominences. Pressure injuries result in tissue death and ischemia and can pose a risk for infection and severe discomfort. They result in prolonged hospital stays, which can lead to more complications for a patient’s health and increased healthcare cost to both the patient and facility. Pressure injuries are common but avoidable injuries and there has been many studies and interventions introduced to help try to reduce the incidence of them (Meaume et al., 2021). It has been found through research that while interventions such as nutrition and and APMOs are effective and any technique to prevent skin breakdown is beneficial, frontline defense like barrier cream and turning and repositioning are the most effective at preventing skin breakdown