Pages: 8 - 11
Article topics: Financial implications, Pain & quality of life, Pressure, Shear & friction forces, Wound care
Dr Karen Ousey gives an overview of the prevention and aetiology of heel pressure ulcers
Dr Karen Ousey PhD, RGN is a Principal Lecturer, Department of Nursing & Health Studies, University of Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Article accepted for publication: October 2009