Pressure ulcers — also known as decubitus ulcers or bedsores — are wounds that result from low blood flow. Stage 2 pressure ulcers are usually open wounds, like an ulcer, with swelling, discoloration, ...

Pressure ulcers, also known as pressure injuries, represent a significant clinical challenge that affects patient well‐being and places substantial demands on healthcare resources worldwide. These ...

Community nurses need mandatory training to spot signs of pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores, in patients with dark skin tones, urge researchers from the University of Surrey in a new study. The ...

Research led by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine along with scientists at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Berlin, Germany, provides first evidence ...

Because diabetics often lack sensation in their feet, they may not instinctively shift foot pressure as needed, potentially leading to very serious skin ulcers. A set of experimental new insoles were ...

In 2007, St. Louis-based BJC HealthCare set a goal of eliminating all major preventable harm. Data showed that pressure ulcers accounted for two-thirds of preventable harm at BJC HealthCare hospitals.

Findings indicates an ‘urgent need’ for an alternative approach to measuring patient safety in nursing homes, researchers say. A significant percentage of pressure ulcers are not reported by nursing ...

Q: Is there data indicating higher prevalence of in-house acquired pressure ulcers in nursing facilities compared to hospitals? A: Although popular perception may seem to indicate otherwise, current ...

Healthcare providers may be able to reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers by using a real-time continuous bedside pressure measurement (CBPM) system that lights up in colors ...