The latest issue of Gerokomos in 2017, published an interesting observational cross-sectional study. The study was aimed to identify the centres or clinics for specialized care of chronic wounds in Spain and to do the first …
The data collection period for the 5th National Study on the prevalence of pressure ulcers and other skin lesions related to dependence in Spain has just started. This research is promoted by the Spanish National …
Pressure ulcers are an important health problem with a great epidemiological impact that affects the health status and quality of life producing important expenses for people, healthcare institutions and health systems. There is not available …
On 2017, 15 September, an associate professor of UJA, Mrs. Josefa Arboledas Bellón, has graduated as PhD with a thesis titled “Questionnaire of knowledge of family caregivers about prevention of pressure ulcer and dependence-related skin …
The incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a serious health problem whose prevalence in hospitalized patients is around 27%. It is the most common moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) and is defined as the irritation, inflammation and erosion of …
A new theoretical framework on the development of pressure ulcers and other dependence-related lesions requires continued in-depth analysis of their conceptual bases. This study reports the historical background, definitions, and production mechanisms of these lesions, …
