Carol Dealey1. 1. University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust and University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Abstract
PURPOSE: To familiarize wound care practitioners with current evidence related to skin care and pressure ulcer prevention. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for healthcare professionals with an interest in wound care. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe features of normal structure and function of the skin. 2. Discuss the pathophysiology of pressure ulcers. 3. Identify risk factors for skin breakdown. 4. Discuss staging, prevention, and treatment of skin breakdown.
PURPOSE: To familiarize wound care practitioners with current evidence related to skin care and pressure ulcer prevention. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for healthcare professionals with an interest in wound care. OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to: 1. Describe features of normal structure and function of the skin. 2. Discuss the pathophysiology of pressure ulcers. 3. Identify risk factors for skin breakdown. 4. Discuss staging, prevention, and treatment of skin breakdown.
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Authors: Inmaculada Lupiáñez-Pérez; Juan Carlos Morilla-Herrera; Leovigildo Ginel-Mendoza; Francisco Javier Martín-Santos; Francisco Javier Navarro-Moya; Rafaela Pilar Sepúlveda-Guerra; Rosa Vázquez-Cerdeiros; Magdalena Cuevas-Fernández-Gallego; Isabel María Benítez-Serrano; Yolanda Lupiáñez-Pérez; José Miguel Morales-Asencio Journal: Trials Date: 2013-10-23 Impact factor: 2.279