March 3, 2014

Prevention of Pressure Ulcers

Guidelines Being Compared:

Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (HIGN). Pressure ulcer prevention. In: Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. Boltz M, Capezuti E, Fulmer T, Zwicker D, editor(s). Evidence-based geriatric nursing protocols for best practice. 4th ed. New York (NY): Springer Publishing Company; 2012. p. 298-323.
Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN). Guideline for prevention and management of pressure ulcers. Mount Laurel (NJ): Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN); 2010 Jun 1. 96 p. (WOCN clinical practice guideline; no. 2). [341 references]