Search for dissertations about: "pressure ulcer prevention"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words pressure ulcer prevention.

  2. 6. Prevention of pressure ulcers in patients with hip fractures : Definition, measurement and improvement of the quality of care

    Author : Lena Gunningberg; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Medical sciences; Pressure ulcer prevention; hip fractures; quality improvement; MEDICIN OCH VÅRD; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

    Abstract : The aims of the present thesis were to survey the prevalence and incidence ofpressure ulcers in patients with hip fracture and to investigate nursing staffknowledge and documentation regarding pressure ulcer prevention for the samepatient group. Another aim was to test the effect of three preventive interventions:risk assessment and pressure ulcer grading, a pressure-reducing mattress and aneducational programme. READ MORE

  4. 7. Tissue Blood Flow Responses to External Pressure Using LDF and PPG : Testing a System Developed for Pressure Ulcer Research

    Author : Sara Bergstrand; Anna-Christina Ek; Margareta Lindgren; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Background: Pressure ulcers are a problem for immobile individuals, and having pressure ulcers impact and restrict the daily and are often associated with pain. Pressure ulcers occur frequently and cause high costs for the health care system. READ MORE

  5. 8. Pressure ulcers - role of the nurse to improve patient safety : prevalence, risk factors, classification and documentation in patients undergoing hip surgery

    Author : Eila Sterner; Bjöörn Fossum; Christina Lindholm; André Stark; Ewa Idwall; Sophiahemmet Högskola; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Hip fracture; Pressure ulcers; Classification; Reflectance spectrophotometer; Nursing documentation;

    Abstract : Pressure ulcer is a common complication in hip fracture surgery and convalescence. Earlier prevalence studies have demonstrated a lower prevalence in Southern Europe than in Northern Europe. READ MORE

  6. 9. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as adjunctive treatment of chronic diabetic foot ulcers

    Author : Magnus Löndahl; Lund Medicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; hyperbaric oxygen therapy; Diabetes Mellitus; foot ulcer; HRQL; cardiac function;

    Abstract : Chronic diabetic foot ulcers are a source of major concern for both patients and health care systems. Oxygen deficiency plays a major role in the pathogenesis of these ulcers. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been proposed as a medical treatment for diabetic foot ulcers, but the clinical utility has not been established. READ MORE

  7. 10. Screen Printed Large Area Sensors for Pressure Distribution Monitoring in Wheelchairs

    Author : Jawad Ahmad; Johan Sidén; Henrik Andersson; Xavier Crispin; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : A sedentary lifestyle can induce health related problems including pressure ulcers. Pro­longed sitting inadequacies constitute a risk for pressure ulcer to many individuals, in particular people with disabilities and re­duced mobility. READ MORE