Langemo D, Haesler E, Naylor W, Tippett A, Young T, et al.
International journal of palliative nursing. Date of publication 2015 May 1;volume 21(5):225-32.
1. Int J Palliat Nurs. 2015 May;21(5):225-32. doi: 10.12968/ijpn.2015.21.5.225.
Evidence-based guidelines for pressure ulcer management at the end of life.
Langemo D(1), Haesler E(2), Naylor W(3), Tippett A(4), Young T(5).
Author information:
(1)Consultant, Langemo and Associates, Registered Nurse, College of Nursing,
University of North Dakota, US.
(2)Student and Visiting Fellow, Academic Unit of General Practice, The Canberra
Hospital, Australia.
(3)Director of Nursing, Hospice Waikato, New Zealand.
(4)President, Hope of Healing Foundation, Cincinnati, US.
(5)Director of Education and Training Welsh Wound Innovation Centre, Rhondda
Cynon Taff, Wales.
It is important to develop an individualised plan of care for people at the end
of life to prevent pressure ulcers, and to treat them if they do occur. This
article discusses patient and risk assessment, prevention and care for pressure
ulcers for the palliative care patient and the recommendations given in the
palliative care section of the Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers:
Clinical Practice Guideline (National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, European
Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance, 2014).
DOI: 10.12968/ijpn.2015.21.5.225
PMID: 26107544 [Indexed for MEDLINE]
