Pressure ulcers in older persons: a preventive approach.
Strategies for the prevention of pressure ulcers are presented on the basis of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research guidelines. A broad, holistic approach to care of the elderly, focusing on rehabilitative and restorative measures is introduced. Topics include the effects of bed rest and deconditioning, nutrition, and mobility issues. A broad approach to care, involving the expertise of multiple disciplines, is advocated.
Conlin Shaw
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Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA.