An overview of co-morbidities and the development of pressure ulcers among older adults
Abstract Background The prevalence of pressure ulcers particularly in the frail older adult population continues to be high and very costly especially in those suffering from chronic diseases and has brought a higher awareness to comprehensive, preventive and therapeutic measures for treatment of pr...
Main Authors: | Efraim Jaul, Jeremy Barron, Joshua P. Rosenzweig, Jacob Menczel |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-12-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0997-7 |
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