Science and practice of pressure ulcer management / Marco Romanelli, Michael Clark, Amit Gefen, Guido Ciprandi, editors.
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| Language: | English |
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Springer,
[2018]
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
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Table of Contents:
- Intro; Foreword; Contents; Contributors; 1: The Potential of Biomarkers in the Early Detection of Pressure Ulcers; Introduction; Bioengineering Solutions; Motivation for Biomarker Research; Epidermal Markers; Sweat Markers; Systemic Markers; Microdialysis; Final Comments; References; 2: The Critical Characteristics of a Good Wheelchair Cushion; Introduction; Pressure Ulcers in the Spinal Cord Injury Population; Computational Modeling for Studying the Efficacy of Wheelchair Cushions; Critical Characteristics of Effective Wheelchair Cushion Designs; Immersion and Envelopment.
- Adjustability to the Uniqueness of the Individual, at the Initial FittingAdaptability to Movement and Activities of the Individual Throughout the Day; Adjustability to the Individual, Throughout the Subsequent Weeks, Months, and Years; Durability, Over Time, Throughout the Weeks, Months, and Years; The Impact of Research on Industry, Regulation and Reimbursement Policies; Summary and Conclusions; References; 3: Epidemiology of Pressure Ulcers; Introduction; Numerators and Denominators; Further Methodological Issues in Pressure Ulcer Epidemiology; Prevalence and Incidence of Pressure Ulcers.
- Recommendations on Calorie Intake, Protein Intake, Hydration, Vitamins and MineralsEnergy Intake; Protein Intake; Hydration; Vitamins and Minerals; Promising Effects of Arginine Enriched Oral Nutritional Supplements on Wound Healing; References; 5: Risk Assessment in Pressure Ulcers; Introduction; Risk Factors for PU Development; Risk Assessment Tools; The Norton Scale; The Gosnell Scale; The Waterlow Scale; The Cubbin and Jackson Scale; The Braden Scale; Pediatric Scales; The Braden Q Scale; Neonatal Skin Risk Assessment Scale (NSRAS); Neonatal Skin Condition Scale (NSCS)
- Final ConsiderationsReferences; 6: Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) Implications for People with Pressure Ulcers; Introduction; Health Belief Model; Measurement of HRQOL; The Impact of Pressure Ulceration on the Individual's Quality of Life; Influence of Pressure Ulcers on Patients, Family and Healthcare Professionals; Financial Implications; Education; Organisations; References; 7: Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis (IAD) and Pressure Ulcers: An Overview; Introduction; Definition and Terminology for Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis.