Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of Chronic Wounds in Older Adults.
review · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.mayocp.2019.10.014.
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Abstract
Chronic wounds are common, disproportionately affect older adults, and are likely to be encountered by providers across all specialties and care settings. All providers should be familiar with basic wound prevention, identification, classification, and treatment approach, all of which are outlined in this article.
Medical subject headings
- Diabetic Foot
- Pressure Ulcer
- Varicose Ulcer