Best practice recommendations for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers: update 2006.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this article is to enhance the professional nurses' knowledge of the best practice recommendations for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.


BACKGROUND
This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in wound care.


OBJECTIVE
After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: 1. Interpret the pathway to assess and treat pressure ulcers. 2. Differentiate the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) levels of evidence. 3. Identify the scientific evidence for treatment recommendations.
Keast
David H
DH
Family Medicine, University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada.
Parslow
Nancy
N
Houghton
Pamela E
PE
Norton
Linda
L
Fraser
Chris
C
D019091:Critical Pathways; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*