Making a difference in pressure injury prevalence: the community nurse's guide

Many patients in the community experience prolonged bedrest and are exposed to the risk of complications arising from inactivity, including the development of pressure injuries. Community nurses, with their wide-ranging expertise and position at the frontline of patient care, are well-equipped to make an impact on pressure injury prevalence. Francesca Ramadan explores evidence-based strategies for the assessment, prevention and treatment of pressure injuries, equipping the community practitioner with the necessary knowledge and guidance.

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British Journal of Community Nursing
Published
2025-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2025.0021
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Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
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Making a difference in pressure injury prevalence: the community nurse's guide

Francesca Ramadan
British Journal of Community Nursing
Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
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Making a difference in pressure injury prevalence: the community nurse's guide

Francesca Ramadan
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Abstract

Many patients in the community experience prolonged bedrest and are exposed to the risk of complications arising from inactivity, including the development of pressure injuries. Community nurses, with their wide-ranging expertise and position at the frontline of patient care, are well-equipped to make an impact on pressure injury prevalence. Francesca Ramadan explores evidence-based strategies for the assessment, prevention and treatment of pressure injuries, equipping the community practitioner with the necessary knowledge and guidance.

British Journal of Community NursingVol. 30(3)
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Openalex Percentile: Top 95%
Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
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