Keywords

global, International Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Survey, pediatric, pressure injury, pressure ulcer, prevalence

Authors

1. Delmore, Barbara PhD, RN, CWCN, MAPWCA, IIWCC-NYU
2. VanGilder, Catherine MBA, BS, MT, CCRA
3. Koloms, Kimberly MS, BS
4. Ayello, Elizabeth A. PhD, MS, BSN, RN, CWON, ETN, MAPWCA, FAAN

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Pediatric pressure injuries continue to be a worldwide healthcare problem. Studying pediatric pressure injury point prevalence may provide more insight into the problem and drive prevention strategies for at-risk pediatric patients, a truly vulnerable population. This article reports 10 years of longitudinal pediatric pressure injury prevalence data and demographics from around the world.