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• Published Subscription 25 Sep 2013

  Knowledge of Nurses Regarding Prevention Pressure Ulcer

  By Malar kodi Aathi

  Abstract: Pressure ulcers are a common problem in health care and represent a significant burden on patients. The costs of prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers are considerable. The reported incidence of pressure ulcer in acute care facilities ranges from 2.7% to 29.5% and approximately 5–8% annually and 25–85% of these patients develop a pressure sore at some time. The prevalence in acute care setting ranges from 3.5% to 29.5% and …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 12–16 Read article →