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Developing the tissue viability seating guidelines (2017)
Journal Article
Stephens, M., Bartley, C., Betteridge, R., & Samuriwo, R. (2018). Developing the tissue viability seating guidelines. Journal of Tissue Viability, 27(1), 74-79. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2017.09.006

Background: Costs for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers have increased significantly with limited published advice from health and social care organisations on seating and preventing pressure ulcers. At the request of the UK Tissue... Read More about Developing the tissue viability seating guidelines.

Understanding the association between pressure ulcers and sitting in adults what does it mean for me and my carers? Seating guidelines for people, carers and health & social care professionals (2017)
Journal Article
Stephens, M., & Bartley, C. (2018). Understanding the association between pressure ulcers and sitting in adults what does it mean for me and my carers? Seating guidelines for people, carers and health & social care professionals. Journal of Tissue Viability, 27(1), 59-73. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2017.09.004

The aim of the publication was to develop a practical guide for people, carers and health and social care professionals on how the research and evidence base on pressure ulcer prevention and management can be applied to those who remain seated for ex... Read More about Understanding the association between pressure ulcers and sitting in adults what does it mean for me and my carers? Seating guidelines for people, carers and health & social care professionals.