Identifying internal and external factors of pressure injury in surgical patients: Literature Review

Introduction: Pressure injury (PI) induced by surgical interventions usually occurs within a few hours after surgery. This comprehensive study aims to identify internal and external factors of PI in surgical patients. Methods: The research used descriptive data from all the papers searched in ScienceDirect, CINAHL, PubMed, and Google Scholar databases, ensuring a thorough investigation. The review results were analyzed and grouped into intrinsic and extrinsic factors for pressure injury in patients with surgery.