Background Pressure ulcers (ie bedsores, pressure sores, pressure injuries, decubitus
ulcers) are areas of localised damage to the skin and underlying tissue. They are common in …

ContextPressure ulcers are common in a variety of patient settings and are associated with
adverse health outcomes and high treatment costs. ObjectiveTo systematically review the …

Background: Pressure ulcers are associated with substantial health burdens but may be
preventable. Purpose: To review the clinical utility of pressure ulcer risk assessment …

Description: The American College of Physicians (ACP) developed this guideline to present
the evidence and provide clinical recommendations based on the comparative effectiveness …

Background No state peer review organization has attempted to identify processes of care
related to pressure ulcer prediction and prevention in US hospitals. Objective To profile and …

Background Pressure ulcers (also known as pressure injuries, pressure sores, decubitus
ulcers and bed sores) are localised injuries to the skin or underlying soft tissue, or both …

The aim of this study was to develop a modified Braden scale, to evaluate its predictive
validity, and to identify a more valid pressure ulcer risk calculator for application in acute …

OBJECTIVES: To undertake a systematic review of the effectiveness of pressure
redistributing support surfaces in the prevention of pressure ulcers. DESIGN: Systematic …

With scrutiny from survey agencies (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and state
agencies) and potential litigation increasing, long-term care facilities must implement …

Considerable dogma and rhetoric, rather than evidence-based results, have accompanied
recommendations for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. Therapy for pressure …