Pressure ulcer prevention in the community setting.
Nurs Stand
; 28(3): 47-55; quiz 56, 2013.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24044860
ABSTRACT
Pressure ulcers are associated with reduced quality of life, affecting individuals physically, socially and emotionally. The financial cost to the NHS of preventing and treating such ulcers is substantial. Although largely preventable, pressure ulcers are still common. The Department of Health is committed to eliminating all avoidable pressure ulcers in NHS-provided care. This article explores methods of preventing pressure ulcers, with particular focus on risk assessment, skin inspection, pressure-relieving measures, nutrition and hydration, and patient and carer education.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Úlcera por Pressão
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Humans
País como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Article