Risk factors associated with pressure ulcers in a public hospital [Factores de riesgos asociados a úlceras por presión en un hospital público]

Abstract

The general objective was to determine risk factors associated with pressure ulcers. Hypothesis: Intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors are significantly associated in the development of pressure ulcers. The research was applied, correlational, retrospective, quantitative. The population was 180 Clinical Histories, of which 60 belonged to patients who presented pressure ulcers (Cases) and 120 to patients who did not present pressure ulcers (Controls). The instrument was a data collection sheet; the information being processed through the SSPS Vs 22 program. The Chi square statistical test, the P - Value was less than 5%. The results were; age, sex, mobility, incontinence, nutrition, state of consciousness, degree of dependence and main diagnosis are intrinsic risk factors for the appearance of pressure ulcers, also extrinsic factors; Hospital stay, availability of equipment and materials, postural changes, body hygiene, massages, location of pressure ulcers and stages are risk factors for the formation of pressure ulcers. Conclusion: intrinsic and extrinsic factors are significantly associated with the development of pressure ulcers in adulthood and older adults.