Skin Physiology and its Microbiome as Factors Associated with the Recurrence of Pressure Injuries

Abstract

A high rate of RPIs (about one in four) points out the necessity of a further care strategy on the healed PIs. Lower skin hydration and/or the increase in <i>Staphylococcus</i> bacteria may have a potential to be used as a biomarker for the prediction of RPIs, or may be an intervention point for the prevention of RPIs by, for example, skin cleansing with moisturizing care.