The growing problem of pressure ulcers. Evaluation and management for an aging population.
Pressure ulcers, an important concern in older adults with restricted mobility, promise to become an even bigger issue as the US population ages. These ulcers can lead to devastating complications and place demands on an already stressed healthcare system. They also can be a quality indicator of the preventive measures taken in healthcare facilities. In this article, Drs Dharmarajan and Ahmed present guidelines for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
Dharmarajan
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Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program, Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center, 4141 Carpenter Ave, Bronx, NY 10466, USA.
Ahmed
Shamim
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D000368:Aged; D015897:Comorbidity; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D018529:Nutritional Support / Q000379:methods; D011187:Posture; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000145:classification / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D015995:Prevalence; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control