Effect of Pressure Ulcers on the Survival of Long-Term Care Residents

Abstract

Pressure ulcers are a significant marker for long-term care residents at risk of dying. After adjusting for clinical and functional status, however, the independent risk associated with pressure ulcers declines considerably. The fact that larger ulcers are not associated with greater risk suggests that other unmeasured clinical conditions may also be contributing to the increased mortality associated with pressure ulcers.