Pressure ulcer development in infants: state of the science.
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.
Razmus
Ivy
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Saint Francis Health System, Tulsa, OK, USA. ijrazmus@saintfrancis.com
Lewis
Lynette
L
Wilson
David
D
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