Abstract
This article examines the causes of pressure ulcers and provides an overview of the best advice available in preventing them in the clinical setting. This should enable nurses to provide more effective interventions for preventing patients from developing pressure ulcers.
MeSH terms
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Disease Susceptibility
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Education, Nursing, Continuing*
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England
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Humans
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Hypokinesia / complications
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Nursing Assessment
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Posture
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Pressure
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Pressure Ulcer / classification
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Pressure Ulcer / etiology
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Pressure Ulcer / pathology
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Pressure Ulcer / prevention & control*
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Risk Management
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Severity of Illness Index