Risk Factors of Pressure Sores Development Among Patients in Adult Intensive Care Unit: Exploring from E-Medical Record
Year: 2025
Type: book-chapter
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) are at a heightened risk of developing pressure sores, emphasizing the need to identify risk factors and survival times to facilitate effective preventive strategies. METHODS: In this cross-sectional retrospective study, we assessed survival time and risk factors for pressure sore development in a cohort of 26 adult ICU patients over a 12-week period. Survival analysis was carried out using the Kaplan-Meier procedure, and differences in survival curves were evaluated with the log-rank test. COX proportional regression analysis was employed to explore associations with ICU-acquired pressure injuries. RESULTS: The median survival time for pressure sore development in our patient cohort was found to be 3 days, with males exhibiting a shorter survival time compared to females. Furthermore, the hazard ratio indicated that patients with an extended length of stay in the ICU were at a statistically significant higher risk of developing pressure sores (P-value = 0.020). CONCLUSION: These findings underscore the importance of prioritizing male patients in the prevention of pressure sores within the ICU setting. This information can inform the development of clinical guidelines aimed at reducing the incidence of pressure sores in the ICU and enhancing patient care.
DOI: 10.3233/shti250098
Language: English
Subfield: Occupational Therapy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409244567