title: Step by step to a decision. Using an algorithm to help staff choose special beds.
abstract: 1. Pressure sores result in increases in length of hospital stay and patient pain and predisposition to systemic illness. 2. Most hospital-acquired pressure sores can be prevented if health authorities implement appropriate strategies. 3. The development and implementation of an algorithm can result in a more objective and appropriate use of special beds and a reduction in bed hire costs.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Crunden
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shaylor
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Moxon
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Soanes
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D001513:Beds; D003663:Decision Trees; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment