Jones Donna
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, Shropshire.
Nurs Stand. 2013;28(3):47-55; quiz 56. doi: 10.7748/ns2013.09.28.3.47.e7660.
Pressure ulcers are associated with reduced quality of life, affecting individuals physically, socially and emotionally. The financial cost to the NHS of preventing and treating such ulcers is substantial. Although largely preventable, pressure ulcers are still common. The Department of Health is committed to eliminating all avoidable pressure ulcers in NHS-provided care. This article explores methods of preventing pressure ulcers, with particular focus on risk assessment, skin inspection, pressure-relieving measures, nutrition and hydration, and patient and carer education.
压疮与生活质量下降相关，在身体、社交和情感方面影响着个人。国民保健服务体系（NHS）预防和治疗此类溃疡的财务成本巨大。尽管压疮在很大程度上是可以预防的，但仍然很常见。卫生部致力于在NHS提供的护理中消除所有可避免的压疮。本文探讨预防压疮的方法，特别关注风险评估、皮肤检查、减压措施、营养与水分补充以及患者和护理人员教育。
