Development of category ≥2 PU by pain and skin assessments on a skin site level basis
| Variable | Develops new PU (N=223) | Does not develop new PU (N=7260) | Total (N=7483*) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain | |||
| Pain yes | 111 (10.3%) | 966 (89.7%) | 1077 (14.4%) |
| Pain no | 112 (1.7%) | 6294 (98.3%) | 6406 (85.6%) |
| Skin status | |||
| Healthy skin | 68 (1.1%) | 6014 (98.9%) | 6082 (81.3%) |
| Alterations to intact skin | 54 (6.4%) | 792 (93.6%) | 846 (11.3%) |
| Category 1 | 101 (18.2%) | 454 (81.8%) | 555 (7.4%) |
*Note that 172 skin sites with an existing Category ≥2 PU, 183 skin sites with no baseline assessment (eg, amputation or bandage in situ) and 25 with no follow-up assessment were excluded leaving a total of 7483 skin sites for analysis.
PU, pressure ulcer.