Discrepancy in Theory and Practice of Preventing Pressure Ulcers

Discrepancy in Theory and Practice of Preventing Pressure Ulcers

Introduction

Pressure ulcers (PU) are a significant burden to all health care systems. Once a deep Stage 4 PU exposing muscle and bone develops, the cost associated with treatment of just one such PU has been estimated at $61,230.00 and legal action as much as $632,500. There have been so many advancements in the prevention of PU but the evidences show that the number of people with pressure ulcer is not changing and the cost of treating them is also increasing despite the publication of guidelines ...