title: Evidence-based protocol: prevention of pressure ulcers.
abstract: Those who provide direct care to older individuals who are functionally impaired and immobilized must be constantly vigilant for the potential development of pressure ulcers. Use of the evidence-based guideline "Prevention of Pressure Ulcers" (Folkedahl et al., 2002) can provide a template for identification of patients at risk and implementation of interventions to prevent their occurrence.
authors.affiliation: The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Iowa City 52242, USA.
authors.forename: Rita A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Frantz
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D019985:Benchmarking; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000145:classification / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards