Aim. This paper reports a systematic review conducted to determine the effectiveness of the
use of risk assessment scales for pressure ulcer prevention in clinical practice, degree of
validation of risk assessment scales, and effectiveness of risk assessment scales as
indicators of risk of developing a pressure ulcer. Background. Pressure ulcers are an
important health problem. The best strategy to avoid them is prevention. There are several
risk assessment scales for pressure ulcer prevention which complement nurses' clinical …

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