title: Pressure ulcer risk assessment and prevention in children.
abstract: This article explores the physical impact and incidence of pressure ulcers in children. Factors influencing pressure ulcer development, the reliability and validity of using existing risk assessment tools, and the effectiveness of preventive strategies are also considered. The article concludes by providing a summary of practice tips for use in the clinical and community environment.
authors.affiliation: Nottingham CityCare Partnership NHS. alison.parnham@nottinghamcitycare.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Alison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Parnham
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D018570:Risk Assessment; D017749:Total Quality Management