What Do I Need to Tell the Patient/Patient’s Family?
› Strict adherence to the prescribed PrU prevention or treatment regimen is essential for avoiding wound development and
promoting timely wound healing; seek immediate medical attention for new or worsening signs and symptoms
› Wound healing for PrUs can be an extremely long process that requires continued clinician surveillance, family support, and
in-home services by a clinician/caregiver
Note
› Recent review of the literature has found no updated research evidence on this topic since previous publication on November
14, 2014