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Pressure Ulcer/Injury Simplified

PATIENT EDUCATION

The role of education is to gain the best outcome for the patient. This is achieved through the effective teaching of the patient and family about the principles of pressure ulcer management.
The information to the patient/carer should include:

  • The cause of a pressure ulcer/injury
  • The early signs of a pressure ulcer/injury
  • Ways to prevent a pressure ulcer/injury
  • Implications of having a pressure ulcer/injury (for general health, treatment, options, and future development risks)
  • Techniques and equipment