A pressure ulcers is a localized area of tissue necrosis that tends to develop when soft tissue is compressed (for a prolonged period of time) between a bony prominence and an external surface. The frequency of pressure ulcers ranges from3% -14% globally. The incidence of pressure ulcer in hospital has been reported to be 23% to 27.5 % Prevention of pressure ulcers is a significant nursing concern. Nurses’ ability to identify the patient at risk for the formation of the pressure ulcer would help to reduce the costs of treatment. Pressure ulcers not only cause suffering to the patients but also increases the economical burden.
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