This pilot study also afforded the opportunity to consider data
collected via the pressure ulcer risk assessment tool for usefulness
in client profiling for future reporting and research. In addition to
quantifying the number and severity of pressure ulcers and pressure
risk among the sample, the data suggested that moisture and
friction may be less problematic than nutrition, activity, and mobility,
and that many clients did require a carer to assist with pressure
risk management. It would be valuable to investigate what is
required to support low-risk home nursing clients and their carers
to successfully manage pressure risk, and furthermore it may be
prudent to investigate how this group of clients can avoid increased
risk and/or pressure ulceration.