Evaluation methods of pressure injury stages: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: Journal of tissue viability
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Pressure injury is prevalent in clinical settings and demands precise staging for optimal care. Subjectivity and imprecision in traditional visual assessments have sparked the creation of advanced technology-based evaluation tools.

Authors

  • Qianwen Chao
    Evidence-based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, 730000, China.
  • Juhong Pei
    The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, Gansu, China.
  • Yuting Wei
    Department of Statistics and Data Science, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
  • Zhuang Yang
    Evidence-based Nursing Center, School of Nursing, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, 730000, China.
  • Xiaorui Wang
    Structural Biophysics Group, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
  • Li Du
    Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
  • Lin Han
    Department of Radiology Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Xin Xiang, China.