Prevalence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries in intensive care units of the Eastern Mediterranean region: a systematic review and meta-analysis
CONCLUSION: This systematic review and meta-analysis of the pertinent peer-reviewed literature revealed a high prevalence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries of 16% in intensive care units of Eastern Mediterranean region. Therefore, it is necessary for health policymakers and managers in Eastern Mediterranean Region to take necessary measures to prevent the incidence of Pressure ulcers in hospitals, especially in ICUs.PMID:38167487 | DOI:10.1186/s13037-023-00383-8
Source: Patient Safety in Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Parvaneh Isfahani Samira Alirezaei Somayeh Samani Fateme Bolagh Azadeh Heydari Mohammad Sarani Mahnaz Afshari Source Type: research
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