What is a pressure injury and how do they occur?
Pressure injuries are one of the most common healthcare injuries and cause a great deal of suffering to those affected.
Caring for people with pressure injuries represents a challenge to the health service in the shape of increased time and costs.
Most pressure injuries can be prevented by early identification and the implementation of selective medical and nursing measures. Such measures can include, for example, movement, pressure equalization, pressure relief, and positioning.
We have knowledge about pressure injuries, for both healthcare professionals who work with patients and decision-makers who need information on resource optimization and health economics.
