Sitting and pressure ulcers 2

ensuring good posture and other preventive techniques

Stockton, Lesley PhD, PGCHE, BSc, DipOT
Flynn, Maria PhD, MSc, PGCHE, BSc, RGN

Lesley Stockton, PhD, PGCHE, BSc, DipOT, is lecturer; Maria Flynn, PhD, MSc, PGCHE, BSc, RGN, is senior lecturer, School of Health Sciences, University of Liverpool.

Nursing Times 105(25):p 16-18, June 30, 2009.

ABSTRACT

This second in a two-part unit on sitting and pressure ulcer development explores posture and prevention techniques. The unit highlights points fromguidance. Part 1 examined the risk factors and potential risks of pressure ulcers in seated patients. It also outlined self-repositioning movements for patients.