Pressure injury incidence measurement as a quality improvement strategy: national trends in Switzerland
Although patients' risk of developing a PI increased between 2011-2022, the incidence of PIs in Switzerland first decreased and then levelled off. The results indicated that care quality in Swiss hospitals has improved regarding PIs. Nevertheless, in view of demographic trends and increasing staff shortages, it is important to continue to monitor PI incidence and to invest in PI prevention.
Authors
- Silvia Thomann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9768-4845)
- Niklaus S. Bernet (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6478-1326)
Institutions
- Bern University of Applied Sciences (CH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Wound Care
- Published
- 2024-09-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2024.0117
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.15