Older people readmitted to hospital for acute medical care – Implications for occupational therapy
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DOI: 10.1080/11038128.2016.1227367
Abstract: Abstract Objective: To compare ADL, cognitive function, risk of pressure sores, malnutrition and falls in older people readmitted to hospital. Methods: This was a comparative study. Persons ≥ 75 years, who were readmitted to hospital,… read more here.
Keywords: older people; risk; readmitted hospital; pressure sores ... See more keywords
Prone Position in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Patients: A Retrospective Analysis of Complications.
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DOI: 10.1097/dcc.0000000000000393
Abstract: BACKGROUND Early application of prolonged prone positioning has been shown to improve patient survival in moderate to severe adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients. Prone position is a key component of lung protective mechanical ventilation… read more here.
Keywords: prone position; pressure sores; distress syndrome; position ... See more keywords
Surgical treatment and strategy in patients with multiple pressure sores
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.12942
Abstract: Pressure sores remain a common health problem, particularly among the physically limited or bedridden elderly, and can cause significant morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to present our surgical treatment and strategy for patients with… read more here.
Keywords: surgical treatment; pressure sores; strategy patients; treatment strategy ... See more keywords
Construction and Application of a Three-Level Linkage System for the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Sores in Geriatric Patients in the Henan Province, China
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DOI: 10.18502/ijph.v51i6.9673
Abstract: Background: To research effective prevention and treatment strategies for pressure sores in geriatric patients and examine the results from application of a three-level linkage system. Methods: We developed and constructed a three-level linkage intervention system… read more here.
Keywords: system; pressure sores; pressure; level linkage ... See more keywords