Pressure ulcers in medical and surgical wards: the prevalence and contributing factors of a single-centre study

Pressure ulcer (PU) is characterised by localised damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by a combination of pressure and shear forces. Its consequences are severe, frequently resulting in sepsis and death. Despite its importance, extensive investigations on PU prevalence and contributing f...

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Main Authors: Shahadan, Siti Zuhaidah, Tuan Aziz, Tuan Noor Aziefah, Mohamad Ismail, Mohamad Firdaus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academic Inspired Network 2024
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/111845/2/111845_Pressure%20ulcers%20in%20medical%20and%20surgical%20wards.pdf
http://irep.iium.edu.my/111845/
http://www.jised.com/PDF/JISED-2024-61-03-32.pdf
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