Length of Stay in Rehabilitation Hospitals as Well as Hospital Admission is Associated with Sacral Ulcer Development
2024
Hospital Admission and Sacral Ulcer Development in Older Adults
Sample size: 38916
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Yin Cheng, Mpofu Elias, Brock Kaye
Primary Institution: University of North Texas
Hypothesis
Is there an association between hospital admission and sacral ulcer development in older adult patients in rehabilitation hospitals, and does length of stay mediate this association?
Conclusion
Hospital admission is linked to higher odds of developing sacral ulcers, especially with longer stays in rehabilitation hospitals.
Supporting Evidence
- Hospital admission increased the likelihood of sacral ulcer development.
- Length of stay mediated the association between hospital admission and sacral ulcer development.
- Hospital admission was associated with 1.58 times the odds of developing sacral ulcers.
Takeaway
When older adults go to rehab hospitals, staying longer can make them more likely to get sores on their backs.
Methodology
Cross-sectional data were analyzed using binary logistic regression.
Participant Demographics
Patients aged over 60 years in rehabilitation hospitals.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI 0.26, 0.35
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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