Pressure injury risk assessment for palliative care patients in the acute hospital setting: A scoping review
Saroeun Ven,
Paul Fulbrook,
Adam Burston
et al.
Abstract:Background: Hospitalised palliative care patients are at risk of pressure injury. The development of pressure injuries causes physical and psychological distress for patients. Therefore, the prevention of hospital-acquired pressure injury is a nursing priority. The first step in prevention is conducting a risk assessment, which should be population-specific. In Australia, five palliative care phases guide care planning for appropriate clinical management of palliative care patients. In phases 1-3, the palliati… Show more
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