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European Journal of Medical Research
Published in: European Journal of Medical Research 1/2023

Open Access 01-12-2023 | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm | Review

Incidence and risk factors for pressure injuries in patients who have undergone vascular operations: a scoping review

Authors: Basil Ahmad, Matthew Rubio-Sefati, Michael Mina Yacob

Published in: European Journal of Medical Research | Issue 1/2023

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Abstract

Background

Patients who have undergone vascular operations are thought to be at an increased risk for developing pressure injuries; however, the extent to which pressure injuries occur in this population is not clear. This scoping review sought to summarize what is known about the incidence of pressure injuries, and the risk factors for the development of pressure injuries in patients who have undergone vascular operations.

Main

An initial search identified 2564 articles, and 9 English language studies were included. Results showed that due to study design limitations in the available literature preventing hospital-acquired and present on admission pressure injuries to be distinguished, it is difficult to ascertain the incidence rate of pressure injuries in this population.

Conclusion

Certain vascular procedures were found to be higher risk for the development of pressure injuries such as major amputations and lower extremity bypass surgery. In addition to procedural risk factors, patient factors were identified that may be associated with the development of pressure injuries in the vascular population, and these in the authors’ view deserve further exploration. Overall, this scoping review identified an area ripe for future research, the results of which would have implications for wound care in healthcare institutions and at home.
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Metadata
Title
Incidence and risk factors for pressure injuries in patients who have undergone vascular operations: a scoping review
Authors
Basil Ahmad
Matthew Rubio-Sefati
Michael Mina Yacob
Publication date
01-12-2023
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
European Journal of Medical Research / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 2047-783X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01036-3

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