Pressure ulcer prevention, patient positioning and protective equipment

作者：Mark Collier, Sarah L. Jones, Gilly Glendewar · 发表于：British Journal of Nursing · 年份：2023 · DOI：10.12968/bjon.2023.32.3.108 · 被引用次数：8 · 研究领域：Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management、Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases、Wound Healing and Treatments

Pressure ulcer (PU) prevention is a high priority for health professionals in all settings. While PU incidence is expected to rise given the ageing population in the UK and Europe, PUs can occur in people of any age. It is therefore imperative that all practitioners know about the causes and consequences of PUs and be aware of up-to-date guidance on the prevention and management in patients who have developed a PU or who are at risk of developing a PU. Health professionals should also be aware of preventive equipment highlighted in national and local guidance, prevention strategies and protocols. This article discusses these issues and the Devon (Cardinal Health) prevention and repositioning product range.