Pressing materials actually prevent pressure ulcers
Butcher, M and Thompson, G. (2010). Can the use of dressing materials actually prevent pressure ulcers: presenting the evidence. Aberdeen: Wounds UK.
In their article, Butcher and Thompson have indicated that there is numerous approaches that have been incorporated in wound care techniques that seek to prevent the pressure ulcer. The wound dressing technique, over the years has been overlooked in regards to its benefit of preventing the occurrence of the pressure ulcer rather than treating the damage that has resulted due to pressure ulcer. The article therefore seeks to identify the role possessed by wound dressing in tackling pressure ulcers in terms of preventive treatment or pressure damaged treatment. According to the studies that have undertaken, it is suggested that programmes pertaining to pressure ulcers risk assessment and prevention ought to be considered as a priority. This is due to the fact that there is evidence to suggest that these programmes can reduce the pressure ulcers rates by 60%. In relation to the evidence attained regarding the role of pressure ulcer prevention, it is important to ascertain the difference between the laboratory study evidence and evidence derived from human
