Dermatological diseases in palliative care patients: a prospective study of 271 patients.

Background: Numerous risk factors place palliative care patients at an increased risk of skin infections, dermatitis, and pressure sores. Furthermore, worsening of chronic skin disorders can be expected, as well as the development of treatment-induced and malignancy-related dermatoses. The objective of the present study was to investigate the prevalence and treatment of dermatological conditions in patients receiving hospital-based palliative care.

The Association between Malnutrition and Pressure Ulcers in Elderly in Long-Term Care Facility.

Background: Malnutrition is common in elderly and is a risk factor for pressure ulcers.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of malnutrition in geriatric and palliative patients hospitalised in long-term care facility, and to examine the influence of nutritional status on the prevalence of pressure ulcers (PU).

Material And Methods: Descriptive, observational and cross-sectional study including 2099 patients admitted to the Hospital during a 24 month period (January 2013 to December 2014).