Introduction: The ever-increasing adoption of smartphones globally has led to an increase in the use of apps for a wide array of health issues, resulting in favorable outcomes. Mobile apps can provide an easy and efficient method to track wound progression, such as pressure ulcers, using easy-to-use tools that organize information chronologically and visually. Objective: The purpose of this stu…
A pressure ulcer is a common health problem, particularly among the physically limited or bedridden individuals. The most vulnerable group to suffer this condition is the elderly. The prevalence of Geriatric inpatient with pressure ulcer stage I, II, III or even IV for a month was 35.5% of the total admission. The understanding of recovery process, prevention remains the best management strateg…
Objective: To review the risk factors included in pressure ulcer risk assessment scales and construct a theoretical model for identifying the etiological factors of skin ulcers, excluding those of systemic origin (e.g., venous, arterial, and neuropathic). Methods: Consensus study with expert panel (Delphi Method) based on a structured review of the literature. A search was conducted of the ma…