Association Between Pressure Injuries and Nutritional Status in Patients Receiving Home Healthcare Patients

Authors : Hümeyra Aslaner, Abdullah Hadi Gürbüz, Ahmet Furkan Ökdem, Zeliha Kaya Erten, Hacı Ahmet Aslaner

Pages : 166-170

Doi:10.16899/jcm.1705774

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Publication Date : 2025-07-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Abstract Aim: Pressure injuries are commonly observed in home care patients. This study aimed to evaluate the presence of pressure injuries and the nutritional status of patients receiving home healthcare services, and to reveal the relationship between these two conditions. Material and Method: A total of 81 patients with pressure injuries, followed in September 2023 by the Home Healthcare Unit of XXXX, were evaluated in detail. Patients’ demographic characteristics, presence of chronic diseases, and nutritional status were assessed. The Barthel Index of Activities of Daily Living and the Mini Nutritional Assessment–Short Form (MNA-SF) were applied. A p-value of <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The median age of patients with pressure injuries was 77 years (range: 15–97), and 45 (55.6%) were female. Pressure injuries were most commonly located in the sacral region (57 patients, 70.4%), with stage 2 being the most frequent (43.9%). Heel injuries were observed in 9 patients (11.1%), also predominantly stage 2 (66.7%). One patient (1.2%) had a pressure injury on the toes, which was stage 2. Sixty-two patients (76.5%) were completely dependent. According to the MNA-SF, 8 patients (9.9%) had normal nutrition, 39 (48.1%) were at risk of malnutrition, and 34 (42%) were malnourished. Malnutrition was significantly more prevalent in patients with sacral pressure injuries (p=0.043). Similarly, the risk of malnutrition was significantly higher in those with trochanteric pressure injuries (p=0.009). Conclusion: The incidence of pressure injuries was higher in patients who were malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. In order to prevent pressure injuries in patients receiving home healthcare, early identification of malnutrition is essential. During this process, individualized diet planning and appropriate vitamin and mineral supplementation should be provided.
Keywords : Basınç yaralanması, Evde Sağlık, Malnütrisyon, Günlük Yaşam Aktivitesi

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