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SUBMITTER: Moore ZE
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6517041 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Moore Zena Eh ZE Webster Joan J
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20181206
<h4>Background</h4>Pressure ulcers, localised injuries to the skin or underlying tissue, or both, occur when people cannot reposition themselves to relieve pressure on bony prominences. These wounds are difficult to heal, painful, expensive to manage and have a negative impact on quality of life. Prevention strategies include nutritional support and pressure redistribution. Dressing and topical agents aimed at prevention are also widely used, however, it remains unclear which, if any, are most e ...[more]