Why: Pressure ulcers are serious problems that occur frequently in hospitalized, community-dwelling and nursing home older adults, accounting for 3-11% in acute facilities, and 24% in long-term ...

Decubitus ulcers are injuries to the skin that occur when prolonged pressure obstructs blood flow. Decubitus ulcer staging helps doctors determine the best treatment plan for these types of wounds.

Reviewed by Deepthi Sathyajith, M.Pharm. A pressure ulcer, otherwise known as a common ‘bedsore’, is a skin tissue injury caused by repeated pressure or friction. These injuries can usually be ...

Underreporting of falls and pressure ulcers in nursing homes was frequent and “widespread” in a new study of such incidents and whether they were accurately reflected on Care Compare. Over six years, ...

Staff often leave patients who use wheelchairs seated on the hoist slings required to get them there. A British study published late last year finds the right type of sling can reduce pressure and ...

While pressure ulcers are common among people with impaired mobility, a new study has found surprisingly inadequate scientific evidence on the best strategies to prevent them. While pressure ulcers ...

In 2006, there were 503,300 pressure ulcer-related hospitalizations and pressure ulcers were the primary diagnosis in about 45,500 hospital admissions—up from 35,800 in 1993, according to the Agency ...

See Correction/Clarification at the end of this article. Three MIT students are pursuing an area of innovation that doesn’t get as much attention in the tech industry: pressure ulcer prevention. When ...