The role of barrier protection ain pressure ulcer prevention.
This article considers the anatomy and physiology of the skin, the natural protection the skin provides in relation to barrier protection and the importance of barrier protection in pressure ulcer prevention. The current national pressure ulcer agenda including high impact actions and the SSKIN care bundle, along with their implementation within one NHS Health Care Trust are discussed.
Professor in Tissue Viability, Professional Development Unit, Birmingham City University and Consultant Nurse, Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust.
Jackie
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Stephen-Haynes
D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom