Prevention and management of pressure ulcers (PDF, 372K, 54secs)
About this best practice statement
This document provides information, guidance and examples you need to develop best achievable practice in the prevention and management of pressure ulcers.
Key uses of the best practice statement
- a basis for developing and improving care
- an educational tool for students at pre and post registration level and to stimulate learning amongst teams.
- helps promote effective interdisciplinary team working
- helps determine whether a quality service is being provided
- stimulates ideas and priorities for nursing research
- stimulates ideas and priorities for continuous improvement.
Best practice statements address an area of care where there is variation in practice across Scotland since there is a limited amount of robust evidence available. They attempt to incorporate professional consensus in the absence of a rigourous evidence base.
Best practice statements are reviewed, and, if necessary, updated in order to ensure the statements continue to reflect current thinking with regard to best practice.Using this best practice statement
- Remember the key aim is pressure ulcer prevention
- Look at the key points at the top of each section of the Best Practice Statement – these are the things to remember
- Get to know your patient/client as this will help you make a more accurate assessment of risk
- Use your clinical judgment
Further practical support
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Tissue Viability Online gives you access to further advice, guidance and practical tools. This tissue viability resource will improve everyday practice for registered professionals and support workers.
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