In 2014, a new theoretical model explained the mechanism of the development of pressure ulcers (PUs) and that of seven types of lesions known as dependence-related lesions (DRL). So, a member of our group with …
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 …
In the last two decades, non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) has been consolidated as an initial strategy for the management of respiratory failure in critical adult and paediatric patients. So, a study has been conduced to …
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 …
