Sitting and pressure ulcers 2: ensuring good posture and other preventive techniques.
This second in a two-part unit on sitting and pressure ulcer development explores posture and prevention techniques. The unit highlights points from Tissue Viability Society (2009) guidance. Part 1 examined the risk factors and potential risks of pressure ulcers in seated patients. It also outlined self-repositioning movements for patients.
Stockton
Lesley
L
School of Health Sciences, University of Liverpool.
Flynn
Maria
M
D004496:Education, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D011187:Posture; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*