Abstract
Turning patients who are immobile is usually undertaken expressly to prevent pressure sores. Here the authors highlight some of the other factors that need to be taken into account when nursing dependent and/or immobile patients.
MeSH terms
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Activities of Daily Living
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Bed Rest / adverse effects*
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Bed Rest / nursing*
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Beds / supply & distribution
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Holistic Nursing / methods*
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Humans
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Lifting*
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Posture*
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Pressure Ulcer / etiology
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Pressure Ulcer / prevention & control*
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Risk Factors