TABLE 4. Prevention Practice in Critical Care: Distribution by Worst Stage Hospital-Acquired PI for At-Risk Patients Only.
| Prevention Practicea | No PIs (n = 20,624) | Stage 1, 2 (n = 749) | Stage 3, 4, DTPI, Unstageable (n = 1060) | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily skin assessment | 19,142 (92.8%) | 727 (97.1%) | 1040 (98.1%) | .0000 |
| Pressure redistribution surface | 18,436 (89.4%) | 685 (91.5%) | 1020 (96.2%) | .0000 |
| Routine repositioning | 17,261 (83.7%) | 673 (89.9%) | 988 (93.2%) | .0000 |
| Nutritional support | 13,841 (67.1%) | 599 (80.0%) | 927 (87.5%) | .0000 |
| Moisture management | 17,206 (83.4%) | 686 (91.6%) | 990 (93.4%) | .0000 |
Abbreviations: DTPI, deep tissue pressure injury; PI, pressure injury.
aMust be at risk (Braden Scale score ≤18) to be included in count.