Wounds
Wounds
Wound care continues to be an economic burden on the U.S. healthcare system with an annual cost of more than $26 billion. With an aging population and rising prevalence of diabetes and obesity, this burden is likely to increase.1
Wounds
Wounds
Wound care continues to be an economic burden on the U.S. healthcare system with an annual cost of more than $26 billion. With an aging population and rising prevalence of diabetes and obesity, this burden is likely to increase.1
Wounds
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1. Padula, W., Delarmente, B. A. (2019). The national cost of hospital-acquired pressure injuries in the United States. International Wound Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.1307
2. EPUAP, NPIAP & PPPIA. Prevention and Treatment Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Quick Reference Guide. Emily Haesler (Ed.). EPUAP/NPIAP/PPPIA: 2019.