title: Knowledge and practice in pressure area care.
abstract: Many nurses do not receive post-basic training on pressure area care. Even when they are knowledgeable on pressure care, nurses do not always implement this knowledge in practice. Computerised care planning appears to improve pressure area care. Qualified nurses need education about the prevention and treatment of pressure sores.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Russell
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009731:Nursing Audit; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000451:nursing*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires