Staas W E, Cioschi H M
Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102.
West J Med. 1991 May;154(5):539-44.
The incidence and effect of pressure sores on the disabled and elderly population have created a challenge to physicians and health care professionals, from emergency departments to rehabilitation units, and in the community. If not prevented, the morbidity and mortality of patients and the direct and indirect costs to both patients and the health care system are radically increased. In this article we define the impact on our health care system of pressure sores, provide an overview of a multifaceted approach to their prevention and management, and introduce successful behavioral and educational approaches for patients with chronic, recurrent sores. A coordinated approach with patients as informed participants and their care givers enhances the chances for success.
压疮对残疾人和老年人群的发生率及影响，给从急诊科到康复科室乃至社区的医生及医疗保健专业人员带来了挑战。若不加以预防，患者的发病率和死亡率以及患者和医疗保健系统的直接和间接成本都会大幅增加。在本文中，我们界定了压疮对我们医疗保健系统的影响，概述了预防和管理压疮的多方面方法，并介绍了针对慢性复发性压疮患者的成功行为和教育方法。让患者及其护理人员作为明智参与者的协调方法可提高成功几率。
