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Gerokomos

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Abstract

HERNANDEZ BERNAL, Nubia Esperanza; BULLA, Adriana Patricia; MANCILLA LOPEZ, Eliana  and  PENA PENA, Laura Vanessa. Prevalence of skin lesions associated with physical dependence in nursing homes and health institutions in Tunja. Gerokomos [online]. 2021, vol.32, n.1, pp.51-56.  Epub Apr 05, 2021. ISSN 1134-928X.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s1134-928x2021000100011.

Objectives:

To determine the exact prevalence of skin lesions associated with dependence physical, conduct socio-demographic characterization of those affected, characterizing lesions based on provisions of the National Group for the Study and advice on Pressure Ulcers and Chronic Wounds (GNEAUPP), the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) and the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP), establish the ability of health personnel to recognize and classify lesions associated with dependence.

Methodology:

descriptive multicenter point prevalence in third level health care institutions and gerontology centers from Tunja, Colombia.

Results:

four institutions participated, the sample was 409 people, 24 had lesions associated with dependence for a prevalence of 5.86%; of those affected 41.6% were men and 58.4% women, 79.1% with ≥50 years regarding the origin 53.8% belonged to urban zones and 46.2% rural zones; 56.6% of patients belonged to the subsidized health scheme, 30% to contributory health scheme 13.4% to special. The etiology of lesions was discriminated as follows: pressure 67.3%; LESCAH 13.4%; MARSI 11.5% and 7.7% skin tears.

Conclusions:

The prevalence found is related to results of Colombian previous studies, the effect is greater in women and increased frequency of occurrence of injuries corresponds to those caused by pressure and mechanical friction, LPAD occurred more often in people of origin urban. 75% of people who completed the survey reported not having received institutional training for identification and classification (LPAD).

Keywords : Prevalence; prevalence study; skin; wounds and injuries; nursing care; clinical nursing research.

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