[Evaluation of sacral pressure ulcers of older long-term hospital patients for five or fewer years].

Aim: This study aimed to examine the statuses of sacral pressure ulcer and treatment strategies for 135 elderly patients who were long-term hospital patients.

Methods: Patients with sacral pressure ulcers were divided into two groups, the cured or non-cured, and the discharged or deceased.The mean age, length of hospital stay, diagnosis, bedridden degree, nutritional status pre and post ulcer development, nutritional administration method, presence on admission or development, depth on National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and treatment duration were examined.