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Risk Assessment and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians
Overview
This guideline presents the evidence and provide clinical recommendations based on the comparative effectiveness of risk assessment scales and preventive interventions for pressure ulcers.
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Date: March 3, 2015
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Qaseem A, Tanveer TP, Starkey M, Denberg TD; American College of Physicians
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