th increasingly advanced mechanisms and devices. Despite the fact that pressure ulcers have been in existence in health care for many years, they still remain a significant problem both for the patient and the health-care practitioner. The biggest impact is the negative effect on the patient’s quality of life and it is crucial that innovation in treatment options and evidence-based practice need to continue to be embraced in order not only to prevent the development of pressure ulcers but to ensure a positive impact on the successful treatment of pressure ulcers