Prevention and management of pressure ulcers

Module Summary

Independent wound consultant Rachael Lee offers an update of pressure ulcer prevention and management strategies

Learning Objectives

This module will update you on:

• The importance of prevention of pressure ulcer development
• The definition of pressure ulcers and risk factors for their development
• The continued challenge of managing pressure ulcers in practice
• Use of the aSSKINg Framework to assist prevention and management

Author

Rachael Lee is an independent wound consultant and clinical implementation lead for the National Wound Care Strategy Programme

Date module published: 6 March 2023