title: Pressure ulcer development in infants: state of the science.
abstract: The science of pressure ulcer development in infants is underdeveloped. Although recent conceptual frameworks have been applied to younger populations, this article focuses on the unique attributes of full-term and preterm newborns that have an impact on pressure ulcer development. A proposed schema identifies the theoretical elements associated with pressure ulcer development in infants.
authors.affiliation: Saint Francis Health System, Tulsa, OK, USA. ijrazmus@saintfrancis.com
authors.forename: Ivy
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Razmus
authors.forename: Lynette
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012867:Skin / Q000503:physiopathology; D047929:Term Birth