An overview of paediatric pressure care.
The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the literature regarding prevention of pressure ulcers in paediatrics to guide evidence-based practice. The paper will focus on two areas: identifying children at risk and preventative strategies. Little has been written in the area of paediatric pressure care and most of the research is narrative or relates to a specific area of practice. Risk factors and management techniques tend to be extrapolated from adult research. This paper concludes by identifying research questions and exploring the most appropriate basis for practice.
Sims
Annemarie
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Department of Occupational Therapy, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London. Simsa@gosh.nhs.uk
McDonald
Rachael
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D001513:Beds; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics; D011187:Posture; D011312:Pressure; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors