Research On Bed Sores

How many hospital patients suffer from bed sores?

One of the largest studies regarding bed sores in a hospital setting was carried out by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.  The report concluded that hospitalizations for bed sores (also called decubitus ulcers, pressure ulcers, pressure sores) have increased by more than 80% from 1993 to 2006.  This increase includes people who were admitted [...]

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Has any research been done regarding the prevalence of bed sores in nursing homes?

Yes.  A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed what many nursing home and hospital patients already know– pressure ulcers (also known as bed sores or decubitus ulcer) are a tremendous problem encountered be nursing home residents of all races, sexes and ages.  The report,“Pressure Ulcers Among Nursing Home Resident: United [...]

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