Incidence of pressure injury in hospitalized patients and associated risk factors

Abstract

Objective: to evaluate the incidence of pressure injuries in patients admitted to hospital and associated risk factors. Method: prospective, longitudinal, observational study. The data were collected for 60 consecutive days, using the proper form, skin inspection, medical chart and prescription. The analysis was performed by descriptive statistics, chi-square test and Fisher’s exact test. Results: sample consisting of 70 patients: 65.7% elderly, 30.0% diabetics and 61.4% hypertensive. The incidence of pressure injury was 24.3% and there was a statistically significant association between diaper use, impaired physical mobility and decubitus change. As for Braden’s classification, 70.6% presented severe risk and 64.7% of the injuries were classified as stage I. Conclusion: immobility, use of diapers and severe risk at the time of admission were found in patients who developed injury.