Impact of pressure ulcers on quality of life in older patients: a systematic review

Objectives: To identify the impact of pressure ulcers (PUs) and PU interventions on health-related quality of life (HRQL). Design: Systematic review and metasynthesis of primary research reporting the impact of PU and PU interventions on HRQL according to direct patient reports. Quality assessment...

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Main Authors: Gorecki, Claudia (Author), Brown, Julia M. (Author), Nelson, E. Andrea (Author), Briggs, Michelle (Author), Schoonhoven, Lisette (Author), Dealey, Carol (Author), Defloor, Tom (Author), Nixon, Jane (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2009-07.
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