Preventing pressure ulcers : a multisite randomized controlled trial in nursing homes

Bergstrom, Nancy (author.). Barrett, Ryan, (author.). Horn, Susan D., (author.). Krahn, Murray, (author.). Rapp, Mary, (author.). Stern, Anita, (author.). Watkiss, Michael, (author.). Canadian Electronic Library (Firm), (distributor.). Coherent Digital (Firm) (Added Author). Health Quality Ontario, (issuing body.).

Summary: "Pressure ulcers are prevented by providing support surfaces that redistribute pressure and by turning residents to reduce length of exposure ... We aim to determine optimal frequency of repositioning in long-term care (LTC) facilities of residents at risk for PrUs who are cared for on high-density foam mattresses"--Page 4.

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ISBN: 9781460614709
Physical Description: 1 electronic text (32 pages).
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Publisher: Toronto, Ontario : Health Quality Ontario, 2014.
Distributor: Ottawa, Ontario : Canadian Electronic Library, 2015.

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General Note:	"October 2014". CatMonthString:january.23 Issued as part of the desLibris documents collection. Multi-User.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Background -- Research Methods -- Design and Participants: On-site LTC Facility Training -- Statistical Analysis -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References.
Type of Computer File or Data Note:	Text (HTML), electronic book.
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