title: Role of topical negative pressure in pressure ulcer management.
abstract: The literature suggests that topical negative pressure can be an effective treatment for severe pressure ulcers. However, research is needed on its effects on variables such as dressing change frequency, quality of life, pain relief and cost-effectiveness.
authors.affiliation: Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, UK. animandal@hotmail.com
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authors.lastname: Mandal
mesh_terms: D017048:Health Care Costs; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D015399:Nursing Research; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000628:therapy*; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012107:Research Design; D017592:Skin Care / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016526:Workload; D014945:Wound Healing