Pressure ulcers: prevention and management

 Clinical guideline [CG179] Published date: April 2014 ; Recommendations Repositioning

Preferably to use recommendation 1.1.8 but mention 1.1.9
1.1.8 Encourage adults who have been assessed as being at risk of developing a pressure ulcer to change their position frequently and at least every 6 hours. If they are unable to reposition themselves, offer help to do so, using appropriate equipment if needed. Document the frequency of repositioning required.

1.1.9 Encourage adults who have been assessed as being at high risk of developing a pressure ulcer to change their position frequently and at least every 4 hours. If they are unable to reposition themselves, offer help to do so, using appropriate equipment if needed. Document the frequency of repositioning required.

Evidence have to be taken from NICE guideline and analyse using ”AGREE Reporting Checklist and CASP Tool
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg179/chapter/1-Recommendations#prevention-adults

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