Ousey, Karen (2010) Pressure ulcers: understanding the challenges of promoting quality. British journal of nursing, 19 (12). pp. 755-760. ISSN 0966-0461
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Abstract
Pressure ulcers affect quality of life and general wellbeing, and create significant difficulties for patients, their carers and families. Pressure ulcers are associated with morbidity and mortality, and prove costly for healthcare providers. This article identifies the Government’s quality agenda and the importance of maintaining, developing and delivering quality care for the prevention of pressure ulceration.
Item Type: | Article |
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Additional Information: | © Mark Allen Group, Reproduced by permission |
Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RT Nursing |
Schools: | School of Human and Health Sciences School of Human and Health Sciences > Centre for Health and Social Care Research School of Human and Health Sciences > Institute for Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention |
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Depositing User: | Sara Taylor |
Date Deposited: | 08 Jul 2010 09:12 |
Last Modified: | 28 Aug 2021 22:12 |
URI: | http://eprints.hud.ac.uk/id/eprint/8073 |
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