Despite increased attention to the pressure ulcer problem and evidence that indicates many pressure ulcers can be avoided with proper care, pressure ulcers are very common in various health care settings around the world. In response to this global health care issue, the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit provides practical and effective tips, strategies, forms, and illustrations for preventing and mitigating pressure ulcers. Read about theoretical and practical information needed to immediately incorporate improvements to your organization’s pressure ulcer prevention initiatives or develop a new program based on the following:
"This is an excellent resource because of its many credible tools. Readers can determine pros and cons and what would work in their particular setting."
-- Sharon Thomas, BSN (University of Missouri-Columbia) Doody's Review
This is a resource for any healthcare provider interested in and tasked with the care of persons at risk for developing pressure ulcers. The language is geared to professionals, but with the excellent illustrations and CD (incorporated in the online version under "Additional Tools"), the message can easily be shared with the nonprofessional caregiver. The book does an excellent job of including tools and resources from very credible authorities in the field.