Gambaran Ulkus Dekubitus Pasien Rawat Inap di RSUP H. Adam Malik Medan pada Tahun 2020-2022

Abstract

Background. Pressure Injury, also known as a pressure sore, is a frequently occurring health issue in healthcare environments, especially within hospitals. It represents damage to the skin and underlying tissues caused by excessive pressure, friction, or a combination of both, primarily affecting areas of the body subjected to continuous pressure. The primary risk factors for Pressure Injury involve patients' inability to regularly change body positions, a condition that can be exacerbated by specific medical conditions or mobility limitations. In a hospital setting, patients are often confined to beds or wheelchair, increasing the risk of Pressure Injury. Therefore, a comprehensive understanding of risk factors, prevention, and effective management of Pressure Injury is crucial for enhancing the quality of patient care in hospitals. Objective. To understand the prevalence of Pressure Injury in reguler inpatients at RSUP H. Adam Malik Medan from 2020 to 2022. Method. This study employs a descriptive design with a cross sectioal research approach, describing all variables using secondary data from patients' medical records. Results and Discussion. The research findings indicate that the most common age group is 41-60 years old (28,4%), with females comprising the majority (52,9%). The primary diagnoses related to the occurrence of Pressure Injury are neurological disorders (25.5%). The most frequent location of injury is the buttocks region (45.1%), and the most prevalent stage of injury is stage III (36.3%), with the most common management approach being debridement (43.6%). Conclusion. In RSUP H. Adam Malik Medan from 2020 to 2022, Pressure Injury mostly found at age 41-60 years old, in women, the most prevalent underlying primary disease was neurological disorders, on buttocks region, at stage III, and the most common management approach being debridement.