Are we asking the right questions in pressure ulcer research?

The article focuses on the current state and future directions of pressure ulcer (PU) research, highlighting that despite over 5,100 publications from 2002 to 2021, PUs remain a significant patient safety issue worldwide. It emphasizes the need for more robust primary studies, particularly high-qual...

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Publicado en:Journal of Wound Care Vol. 35; no. 7; pp. 563 - 565
Autores principales: Avsar, Pinar, Moore, Zena
Formato: editorial Journal Article
Publicado: Mark Allen Holdings Limited Jul2026
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
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        affil: Skin, Wounds and Trauma (SWaT) Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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          Pressure Ulcer Diagnosis
          Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Control
          Research, Medical Trends
          Professional Practice, Evidence-Based
          Early Diagnosis
          Risk Assessment
          Implementation Science
          Artificial Intelligence
          Patient Participation
          Health Services Accessibility
          Electrical Equipment and Supplies
          Skin Pigmentation
      ab: The article focuses on the current state and future directions of pressure ulcer (PU) research, highlighting that despite over 5,100 publications from 2002 to 2021, PUs remain a significant patient safety issue worldwide. It emphasizes the need for more robust primary studies, particularly high-quality randomized controlled trials, to strengthen clinical guidelines. Key priorities for future research include developing objective early detection methods such as sub-epidermal moisture (SEM) assessment and artificial intelligence, investigating pain as an early indicator, enhancing implementation science to improve evidence-based practice, and ensuring patient involvement and equity across diverse populations. Additionally, digital innovations and even space medicine are identified as emerging areas with potential to advance PU prevention and management.
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