Risk assessment is the first step in pressure ulcer prevention to identify patients most at risk, plan and implement interventions, and ensure resources are used appropriately. This article outlines the key factors in assessing risk for effective pressure ulcer prevention.
Young, C. Fletcher, J. 2019 Pressure ulcer education 2: assessing patients' risk of pressure ulcers. Nursing Times, 115(11) p20-22.
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