title: Pressure-reducing aids for community use.
abstract: The need for effective pressure support systems is often overlooked in the community. Through patient assessment is required for the selection of pressure-reducing aids. Patients should be involved in the selection process, and any equipment chosen must be suitable for the home environment.
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authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Cowan
mesh_terms: D001513:Beds; D003153:Community Health Services; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D006801:Humans; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006113:United Kingdom