Pain as an Early Indicator of Pressure Ulcer Risk

Am J Nurs. 2021 Dec 1;121(12):60. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000803216.52762.73.

Abstract

Pain may be an important factor to consider when assessing patients for the development of pressure ulcers, but more research is needed to assess the characteristics associated with pain as a symptom preceding these injuries.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Nursing Assessment / methods
  • Pain / diagnosis
  • Pain / etiology*
  • Pain Measurement / nursing
  • Pressure Ulcer / complications*
  • Pressure Ulcer / diagnosis*
  • Risk Factors
  • Severity of Illness Index