The aim of this study was to construct a pressure ulcer risk assessment scale appropriate for
palliative care patients. Risk assessments were performed using the modified Norton scale …

This article reports a continuous audit of pressure ulcer incidence within a specialist
palliative care unit over 2years. Details of every patient admission were considered (542 …

Pressure ulcers lead to discomfort for patients and may have an important impact on a
patient's quality of life. Measure the incidence and prevalence of pressure ulcers in a …

Pressure sore prevention in palliative care is recognized as being an essential element of
holistic care, with the primary goal of promoting quality of life for patient and family. Little is …

It is important to develop an individualised plan of care for people at the end of life to prevent
pressure ulcers, and to treat them if they do occur. This article discusses patient and risk …

Background: Terminally ill patients are at high risk of pressure ulcers, which have a negative
impact on quality of life. Data about pressure ulcers' prevalence, incidence and associated …

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 …

Terminally ill cancer patients are considered at high risk for pressure ulcers because of their
clinical condition. However, in Italy, data about pressure ulcers and their prevalence are …

Background Patients in palliative care are the population cohort that most frequently develop
pressure injuries, severely impacting their quality of life. Data from prospective studies on …

Pressure sore rates were addressed in a palliative care unit by undertaking risk assessment,
monitoring wound status and introducing a dressing protocol. A systematic approach to …