title: Early assessment of pressure sore risk.
abstract: If they are to prevent at-risk patients developing pressure sores, and ensure optimum healing time for those already existing, it is vital that nurses understand the aetiology of pressure sores and employ a system of risk assessment.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Morison
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D012307:Risk Factors