Pressure ulcer treatment strategies: comparative effectiveness
Saha S, Smith MEB, Totten A, Fu R, Wasson N, Rahman B, Motu'apuaka M, Hickam DH
Record ID 32013000731
English
Authors' recommendations:
Pressure ulcers affect up to 3 million Americans and are a major source of morbidity, mortality, and health care cost. This review summarizes evidence comparing the effectiveness and safety of pressure ulcer treatment strategies.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ehc/products/308/1491/pressure-ulcer-treatment-report-130508.pdf
URL for additional information:
http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/search-for-guides-reviews-and-reports/?pageaction=displayproduct&productid=1492
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Pressure Ulcer
- Wound Healing
Contact
Organisation Name:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Contact Address:
The Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC) Program, Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, USA. Tel: +1 301 427 1550
Contact Name:
The EPC Program
Contact Email:
epc@ahrq.hhs.gov
Copyright:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
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