Pressure ulcers: a review.
Pressure ulcers continue to be a major problem for the immobilized elderly person. Approximately 3% to 5% of hospitalized persons and up to 45% of those in long-term care facilities develop pressure ulcers. Etiological factors for pressure ulcers are discussed as well as other factors contributing to pressure ulcer formation.
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D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D012307:Risk Factors