Though preventable in most cases, pressure ulcers continue to pose a major burden to the
individual and society, affecting≤ 3 million adults annually in the United States alone …

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 …

Background Use of pressure ulcer risk assessment tools or scales is a component of the
assessment process used to identify individuals at risk of developing a pressure ulcer. Use …

The aim of this analysis was to identify the association between incontinence‐associated
dermatitis (IAD), its most important etiologic factors (incontinence and moisture), and …

Background: Pressure ulcers are associated with significant morbidity and mortality as well
as high cost to the health service. Although often linked with inadequate care, in some …

A systematic review with meta-analysis was completed to determine the capacity of risk
assessment scales and nurses' clinical judgment to predict pressure ulcer (PU) …

Objective. To identify psychometrically sound measures of outcomes in end‐of‐life care and
to characterize their use in intervention studies. Data Sources. English language articles …

Aims and objectives To describe the prevalence of pressure ulcers among middle‐and older‐
aged patients in a general medical hospital in Norway and to describe the associations …

The aim of this paper was to provide a literature synthesis on current wound care practices
for the management of chronic wounds in palliative care and end‐of‐life patients, focusing …

Objective: To provide a critical appraisal and synthesis of the published literature pertaining
to pressure ulcer (PU) prevalence, incidence and prevention practices from the context of …