Assessment of associated Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcers among Hepatic Encephalopathy Patients

Pressure ulcers are a common and serious complication among patients with hepatic encephalopathy in critical care settings. These patients are particularly vulnerable to developing pressure ulcers due to a combination of factors related to their underlying condition and the intensive care environment. Aim of the study : Assess Associated Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcers among hepatic encephalopathy patients. Design: cross – sectional observational research design. Setting: The study was conducted at Intensive care unit of Al-Rajhy hospital at Assuit university hospital. Sample : Convienence sample of 300 critical ill patients . Tools: - Tool I: patient assessment tool . Tool II : skin assessment sheet . Results: results of current study Illustrated that 71.3 % of studied patients were affected with friction and shear and 70.7% were completely immobiled . the majority of the studied patients 91.0% had nutritional deficits followed by 86.7% long term hospitalization.Conclusion: Associated Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcers among hepatic encephalopathy patients were immobility , friction and shear ,nutritional deficiences .Recommendations: Provide education program for caregivers on the importance of skin care , nutrition,and repositioning.