Factors predicting the development of pressure ulcers in an at-risk population who receive standardized preventive care: secondary analyses of a multicentre randomised controlled trial

Aims. To identify predictive factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers in patients at risk who receive standardized preventive care. Background. Numerous studies have examined factors that predict risk for pressure ulcer development. Only a few studies identified risk factors associated with pressure ulcer development in hospitalized patients receiving standardized preventive care. Design. Secondary analyses of data collected in a multicentre randomized controlled trial. Methods. The sample consisted of 610 consecutive patients at risk for pressure ulcer development (Braden Score