Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

Module Content
Authors:

Sandra Bergquist, (Chair) R.N., PhD.
Wanda Bonnel, Ph.D., A.R.N.P.
Jean Braun, D.S.N., R.N.C., G.N.P.
Perri Cagle, M.S., P.T.

Rosemary Laird, M.D.
Lorie Richards, Ph.D., O.T.R.
Cass Ryan, Ph.D., R.D.

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  1. Overview

  2. Epidemiology

  3. Impact on Morbidity and Mortality, Cost, & Social Health

  4. Definition and Classification

  5. Risk Factors

  6. Risk Assessment

  7. Pressure Ulcer Prevention

  8. References

  9. Pressure Ulcer Links

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