The prevention of pressure injuries is considered an important indicator of quality in nursing care. It requires a multidisciplinary approach and a leadership role for nurses, but to achieve this, it is necessary to acquire …
The group of elderly people has been increasing in recent years; most of them have dependency problems that require the presence of a person to help with their basic needs, such as dressing, washing, etc. …
Identifying potential risks in health care is a key aspect to avoid adverse events. Pressure injuries are adverse events that occur during a stay in health care institutions. If the training received on injury prevention …
Pressure injuries (also called pressure ulcers, although skin ulceration does not always occur) remain a major problem in health care. Healthcare professionals have clinical guidelines that make recommendations for prevention; however, these recommendations are often …
Scientific evidence has shown that the environment poses a great risk to health. The climate is changing, including the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events, such as floods, heat, or cold, changes in rainfall …
Current trends in population aging in many countries mean that as the population of older people increases so does the need for provision of informal care by family members. Family carers are an important source …
