The role of barrier protection ain pressure ulcer prevention.
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This article considers the anatomy and physiology of the skin, the natural protection the skin provides in relation to barrier protection and the importance of barrier protection in pressure ulcer prevention. The current national pressure ulcer agenda including high impact actions and the SSKIN care bundle, along with their implementation within one NHS Health Care Trust are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of nursing
دوره 22 20 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013