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Pressure Ulcers Web Module

Pressure Ulcers Web Module

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Author(s):  
Carla Click, MD, Aimee Garcia, MD
Sponsor: 
Donald W. Reynolds Foundation
POGOe Id: 
20417
Date Posted: 
05/05/2009
Date Reviewed/Updated for Clinical Accuracy: 
10/10/2012
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Abstract: 

This web-based module provides a comprehensive review of the epidemiology, presentation, risk factors, and management strategies of pressure ulcers in the elderly.

Educational objectives: 

Upon completion of the module the learner should be able to: 1. Identify those patients at risk, 2. Provide effective interventions for those patients at risk and those with existing pressure ulcers, 3. Describe skin problems in universally accepted terms.

Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines: 

A computer with access to the Internet. Works best with Internet Explorer as the web browser

Content Categories: 
Geriatric Syndromes
Intended learner audience: 
Fellow
Medical Student Clinical
Resident
Geriatric Competencies: 
26 HOSP: Exam areas at risk for pressure ulcers
Other Learning Resource Type: 
Web module
Discipline/specialty: 
Dermatology
Family Medicine
Internal Medicine
Physical Diagnosis
Already Expired Email Date: 
Tuesday, February 27, 2018 - 7:54pm
Already Expired Email 1 month date: 
Thursday, March 15, 2018 - 8:34am
Expired Email Date: 
Friday, March 30, 2018 - 1:21pm
Contact Person/Corresponding Author:
Thomas A. Teasdale [email protected]


Suggested Citation:
Carla Click and Dr. Aimee Garcia. Pressure Ulcers Web Module. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2009 Available from: https://pogoe.org/productid/20417

Comments

Submitted by lwilson3 on

Very helpful, easy to use, nice pictures and diagrams.