Bedsores as Secondary Changes in Adult Patients Hospitalized on Neurologic Rehabilitation Ward
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neurorehabilitation, neurological deficit, bedsore, quality of lifeAbstract
Background. Prevalence of bedsores in neurological patients is rather known, although needs for further deeper research and continuous supervision. Bedsores can significantly influence both to rehabilitation effectivity, patients’ functional outcomes and quality of life.
Aim. Aim of this study was to assess and discuss occurence of bedsores in patients hospitalized on neurologic rehabilitation ward.
Materials and methods. The study was carried out among 36 adult patients hospitalized on neurological rehabilitation ward because of accidents resulting in neurological disorders. Patients were assessed using Torrance classification system and Norton Pressure Sore Risk-Assessment Scale Scoring System.
Results. Bedsores in patients with neurological deficits remain important problem despite increased consciousness both among medical staff, patients, and families/caregivers. Among 36 patiens involved in the study, decubitus ulcers were observed in 8.33%.
Conclusions. Bedsores are perceived as a significant issue influencing both efficiency of the therapy (including long-term rehabilitation), care, and quality of life of patients with neurological disorders. Larger research are necessary to further investigate both bedsores prevalence, and prevention strategies, especially in long-term rehabilitation and home care of patients with neurological deficits. (PNN 2012;1(4):144-150)
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