Prediction Models for Risk Score and Prognosis of Intraoperatively Acquired Pressure Injury in Surgical Patients

Prediction Models for Risk Score and Prognosis of Intraoperatively Acquired Pressure Injury in Surgical Patients: a Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study

The study aims to effectively identify the risk of intraoperative acquired pressure injuries (IAPI) in surgical patients through a prospective multicenter approach. It combines indicators from commonly used assessment tools and practical experience judgments to construct a comprehensive assessment framework.

By incorporating various indicators, the study aims to improve the accuracy and reliability of identifying patients at risk of IAPI during surgery. This will help clinicians in making informed decisions and implementing preventive measures to minimize the occurrence of pressure injuries.

The multicenter approach ensures a diverse and representative sample of patients from different surgical settings. This increases the generalizability of the study findings and enhances the applicability of the assessment framework across various clinical settings.

The project's methodology involves collecting data on patient demographics, medical history, surgical procedure details, and assessment tool scores. These data points will be analyzed to identify significant risk factors for IAPI and develop a risk prediction model.

The study also takes into consideration practical experience judgments, which acknowledge the importance of clinical expertise in assessing patients' risk of IAPI. This ensures that the assessment framework is not solely reliant on assessment tools but also incorporates the insights of experienced clinicians.

Overall, this prospective multicenter study aims to contribute to the field by providing a comprehensive and practical approach to identify the risk of IAPI in surgical patients. The findings from this study can be utilized in clinical practice to improve patient outcomes and reduce the incidence of pressure injuries during surgery.

Inclusion criteria: All patients who underwent surgery procedure at the participating setting after the study registration.

Exclusion criteria: Patients who have already been diagnosed with pressure injury (stage II and above) before undergoing surgery procedure. Patients/relatives/guardians understand the refusal of data to be used for clinically relevant research. Investigators believe that certain patient conditions may affect the efficacy and safety assessment of this study.