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Project

Guideline for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers
Code
160D9111
Duration
01 October 2011 → 25 June 2013
Funding
Federal funding: various
Research disciplines
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Dermatology
    • Dermatology
    • Dermatology
Keywords
prevention treatment pressure ulcer systematic reviews
 
Project description
 

The aim of the project was to develop a new Belgian guideline for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. Evidence on the effectiveness of prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers was obtained trough a systematic review of the literature. The evidence lead to the formulations of recommandations.