Topic: safe patient handling
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Movement, be it spontaneous and independent or physically assisted by others, is arguably the pivotal protective mechanism by which an individual avoids the risk of pressure injuries. Although multi-factorial in their origin, by definition pressure injuries cannot occur without loading or pressure on the tissues.1 There are many harmful effects of these wounds, but a wide range of technologies available today can aid in their prevention and treatment (Learn more in our article "5 pressure injury prevention technologies.")
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