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Impact of Pressure Ulcers on Quality of Life in Older Patients: A Systematic Review
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2009 · Vol. 57(7) · pp. 1175–1183
Claudia Gorecki✉(University of Leeds)Julia Brown(National Health Service)E Andrea Nelson(Radboud University Medical Center)Michelle Briggs(Radboud University Medical Center)Lisette Schoonhoven(Radboud University Medical Center)Carol Dealey(University of Leeds)Tom Defloor(Radboud University Medical Center)Jane Nixon(University of Leeds)on behalf of the European Quality of Life Pressure Ulcer Project group
Abstract
There is evidence that PUs and PU interventions have a significant impact on HRQL and cause substantial burden to patients.
Pressure Ulcer Prevention and ManagementDiabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and ManagementWound Healing and TreatmentsMedicinePsychological interventionQuality of life (healthcare)Qualitative researchMEDLINEGerontologyHealth careSystematic reviewData extractionFamily medicine
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AgedPressure UlcerHumansQuality of LifeRisk Factors
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