The possibilities for providing follow-up care for patients with pressure ulcers after being released from hospital

Czech version

Authors: Mgr. Iva Smékalová
Authors‘ workplace: Sociální oddělení FN Olomouc
Published in: Geriatrie a Gerontologie 2014, 3, č. 3: 128-129
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Overview

The paper deals with the possibilities of assistance to those who require follow up help and social care after acute hospitalization. Procedures are mentioned that are meant to ensure proper care and how to provide the patients with pressure ulcers with the necessary help, so that in the long run their quality of life increases.

Keywords:
long term care – social care – patient – pressure sores

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Labels

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Article was published in

Geriatrics and Gerontology

2014 Issue 3