Pressure ulceration and the current government agenda in the UK

Stephen-Haynes, J. (2011) Pressure ulceration and the current government agenda in the UK. British Journal of Community Nursing, 16 (9 SUPP). S18-S26. ISSN 14624753 (ISSN)

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Abstract

This article identifies the increasing importance of pressure ulceration in health care in the UK and the important role of pressure, shear, friction and moisture. The categoriZation of pressure ulcers is highlighted including images as categorised by the EPUAP (2009). The impact of pressure ulcers on quality of life is highlighted. The current government agenda and the importance of serious incident reporting and the value of skin care bundles and assurance are discussed. The importance of the implementation of high impact actions in clinical practice is discussed and a conclusion made that the current agenda regarding pressure ulcers has an impact on all clinicians who need to engage fully in the prevention of pressure ulceration in all care settings.

Item Type:	Article
Dates:	Date Event September 2011 Published
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Auditing, Policy, Pressure ulcers, Wound care
Subjects:	CAH01 - medicine and dentistry > CAH01-01 - medicine and dentistry > CAH01-01-01 - medical sciences (non-specific) CAH02 - subjects allied to medicine > CAH02-05 - medical sciences > CAH02-05-01 - medical technology
Divisions:	Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences > College of Nursing and Midwifery
Depositing User:	Hussen Farooq
Date Deposited:	25 Feb 2017 14:38
Last Modified:	12 Jan 2022 11:28
URI:	https://www.open-access.bcu.ac.uk/id/eprint/2095

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