Reduced incidence of pressure ulcers in patients with hip fractures : a 2-year follow-up of quality indicators

• In the framework of a quality improvement project, where research activities were integrated with practice-based developmental work, the incidence of pressure ulcers was reduced significantly in patients with hip fractures. The best predictor of pressure ulcer development was increased age.

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hip fractures

nursing documentation

pressure ulcers incidence

quality improvement

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