Variable | Develops new PU (N=152) | Does not develop new PU (N=450) | Total (N=602) |
---|---|---|---|
Presence of skin alterations at baseline | |||
Yes | 109 (29.2%) | 264 (70.8%) | 373 (62.0%) |
No | 43 (18.8%) | 186 (81.2%) | 229 (38.0%) |
Presence of category 1 PU at baseline | |||
Yes | 105 (36.2%) | 185 (63.8%) | 290 (48.2%) |
No | 47 (15.1%) | 265 (84.9%) | 312 (51.8%) |
Presence of pain at a healthy, altered or category 1 PU skin site | |||
Yes | 130 (28.0%) | 334 (72.0%) | 464 (77.1%) |
No | 22 (15.9%) | 116 (84.1%) | 138 (22.9%) |
PU, pressure ulcer.