Pressure ulcers (also called bedsores) affect 3% to 11% of hospital and nursing home patients. Although most seen in the elderly, these ulcers can also occur in younger people who are unable to move about following musculoskeletal or neurological damage. Despite the belief that pressure ulcers are caused by neglect and inattention by hospital or nursing home personnel, even the most diligent nursing care may still not be able to prevent pressure ulcers. Increased understanding of the formation, treatment, and prevention of pressure ulcers by family members, home caregivers, and handicapped individuals can be a great help to those who suffer from these ulcers.
压疮（也称为褥疮）影响3%至11%的医院患者和疗养院患者。虽然这些溃疡多见于老年人，但也可能发生在因肌肉骨骼或神经损伤而无法活动的年轻人身上。尽管人们认为压疮是由医院或疗养院工作人员的疏忽和不注意引起的，但即使是最精心的护理也可能无法预防压疮。家庭成员、家庭护理人员和残疾人对压疮的形成、治疗和预防有更多的了解，对患有这些溃疡的人会有很大帮助。
