Publications by authors named "Larissa Paula Santos"
Deficiencies in reporting inclusion/exclusion criteria and characteristics of patients in randomized controlled trials of therapeutic interventions in pressure injuries: a systematic methodological review.
Jéssica Steffany Miranda Luciana P F Abbade Joelcio Francisco Abbade Lehana Thabane Lawrence Mbuagbaw Larissa Paula Santos Vera Lúcia Conceição de Gouveia Santos
Int Wound J
October 2023
Wound care is a complex procedure and the related research may include many variables. Deficiencies in the sample inclusion and exclusion criteria may limit the generalizability of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for wound patients in the real world. This study aimed to evaluate deficiencies in reporting the inclusion and exclusion criteria and the characteristics of patients in RCTs of pressure injuries (PI) therapeutic interventions.
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- Hospitalized cancer patients often face daily activity limitations and sensory changes, increasing their risk of pressure injuries (PI).
- A study conducted in a São Paulo oncological hospital assessed 341 patients, finding a 10% prevalence of PI, particularly linked to the use of disposable diapers in ICU settings.
- Identifying risk factors is crucial for preventing PI, highlighting the need for improved protocols and a dedicated prevention program for this vulnerable patient population.