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We See Ourselves as a Part of the Healthcare Team: Involving Patients and Their Caregivers in the Prevention of Hospital-acquired Pressure Injuries
Nader Aghakhani1 , Rahim Nejadrahim2 , Pedram Abolfathpour *3
1- Food and Beverages Safety Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
2- Department of Infectious Diseases and Dermatology, School of Medicine, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran.
3- Food and Beverages Safety Research Center, Urmia University of Medical Sciences, Urmia, Iran. , Abolfathpourpedram@yahoo.com
Abstract:   (2381 Views)
Hospital-acquired pressure injuries are among the preventable complications in healthcare settings. Patients and their caregivers should be encouraged to actively participate in the prevention and treatment of these ulcers and follow evidence-based guidelines to improve healthcare outcomes and the safety of the patient. This requires that healthcare professionals support the education of preventive measures.
Keywords: Healthcare team, Patient participation, Family caregivers, Prevention, Pressure injuries
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Type of Study: Letter to Editor | Subject: General
Received: 2024/05/12 | Accepted: 2024/09/5 | Published: 2025/02/1
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