Prevention and Management of Postoperative Skin Injuries: Evidence-Based Approaches
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https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-8169.2025v7n2p1032-1040Keywords:
Postoperative skin injuries, Perioperative pressure injuries, Surgical site infection, Prevention of skin injuries.Abstract
Postoperative skin injuries, such as perioperative pressure injuries (PPI) and surgical site infections (SSI), are common complications that impact patient recovery and hospital costs. This literature review analyzed 189 articles from the PubMed database, selecting nine relevant studies on the topic. Preventing these injuries requires a multidisciplinary approach, including early risk assessment, evidence-based protocol implementation, and healthcare professional education. Patient education has proven essential in reducing complications and readmissions, but it is still inconsistently provided. Preventive strategies, such as negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), have shown effectiveness in reducing surgical site infections, although their impact on other complications remains debated. Additionally, the adoption of structured protocols and the use of technologies, such as computerized risk assessment systems, have proven effective in preventing PPI. It is concluded that the implementation of continuous training programs and well-structured institutional policies is essential to improve patient safety and reduce the incidence of postoperative skin injuries. Further research is needed to strengthen the evidence base and optimize prevention strategies.
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Copyright (c) 2025 Larissa Fernanda Ribeiro Malagueta Galvão, Danielle Mikelly de Faria, Felipe Monnerat Campos, Bianca Cochat Fuser, Ana Gabriela Bicalho Prado, Tiago Schutz, Luiza Vieira Campos Silva, Régia Freitas, Victória Barbosa Mendes Veloso, Andreia da Silva da Rosa, Bárbara Alves de Melo Sinhorelli, Cezar Ernani Mancini
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