Journal of tissue viability
The use of pressure-relieving devices (beds, mattresses and overlays) for the prevention of pressure ulcers in primary and secondary care
Abstract
Over the past year members of the Tissue Viability Society have been involved in helping the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) develop a new guideline on the use of pressure-relieving devices in pressure ulcer prevention. This article presents this guideline, its evidence base and the development process. Given that the guideline has been subject to NICE stakeholder review it has not been subjected to the normal peer-review process used by the Journal of Tissue Viability.
Source and rights
Published by Journal of tissue viability, 2004. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Published
- 2004
- Applies to
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- Journal of tissue viability
- PubMed
- 14768130
- Added to Prognia
- 23 July 2026
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