Guideline for prevention and management of pressure ulcers. Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society. NGC:007973

Publication Details

Author(s):

• AHRQ (US) - Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Country(ies) of application:

• United States

Language(s):

• English

Type of Publication:

Guideline Clearing Report

Primary Contact:

Jean R. Slutsky, P.A., M.S.P.H.
jslutsky@ahrq.gov

Publication URL:

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Publication Scope:

• Assessment/diagnosis
• Management
• Prevention

Publication Status:

Published

Date of publication:

Jan 01, 2003

Due for Review:

-

Diseases / Conditions Addressed

MeSH Terms addressed:

• Surgical Procedures, Operative (E04)
• Skin Disorders / Skin Diseases (C17.800)
  • Skin Ulcer (C17.800.893)
• Nursing (G02.478)
• Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation (N05)
  • Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms (N05.715.360)
    • Geriatric Assessment (N05.715.360.300.360)
• Therapeutics (E02)
  • Rehabilitation (E02.831)
• Biochemical Phenomena, Metabolism, and Nutrition (G06)
  • Nutrition (G06.696)

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