Pressure ulcers are major health problems in the U. S. Pressure ulcers are major health problems in the U. S

Pressure ulcers are major health problems in the U.S.

• Pressure ulcers are major health problems in the U.S.

• Affects approximately 1.3 to 3 million adults yearly.

• Over 11 billion dollars is use to treat ulcers per year.

Increased awareness is important in the health care setting to prevent ulcers.

• Increased awareness is important in the health care setting to prevent ulcers.

• It is imperative to find the best research to prevent and treat the occurrences of ulcers in the healthcare setting.

We found 2 sources that were ranked high on level of evidence that had comprehensive information.

• We found 2 sources that were ranked high on level of evidence that had comprehensive information.

• The first source is a Retrospective cohort study with convenience sampling.