Prevalence of pressure ulcer in Iran's intensive care units: A systematic review and a meta-analysis

Abstract Background: Pressure ulcer (PU) is a costly, painful, and often a preventable problem with varying prevalence in different health centers. PU is associated with prolonged length of stay and mortality. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to estimate the prevalence of PU in Iran...

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Main Authors: Shadi Sohrabi Akhkand, Jamal Seidi, Abbas Ebadi, Reza Ghanei Gheshlagh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences 2020-01-01
Series:Nursing Practice Today
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Online Access:https://npt.tums.ac.ir/index.php/npt/article/view/695