Table of Contents

Epidemiology
Aetiology
Quality of Life the Cost to the Individual
Health Economics the Cost to the Nation
Risk Assessment - Pressure Sore Prevention
Assessing a Patient with a Pressure Sore
Planning the Care of a Patient with a Pressure Sore
Wound Management: Cleansing Agents, Dressings
Wound Management: Surgical Interventions
Wound Management: Physical Modalities
Nutritional Support
Patient Education
Quality Assurance and Audit
Looking to the Future
Advanced Case Studies