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Evidence, practical reflections and system-level perspectives on pressure injury prevention in aged care.
Before the Wound Appears: Looking Beyond Pressure Offloading
This is the reality I see in aged care. When a pressure injury occurs, we become very good at reacting. The wound nurse is involved, the mattress is upgraded, pressure care increases and the whole team focuses on healing the wound. But what happened before the wound appeared? In a busy care environment, frontline workers are balancing showers, toileting, transfers, meals and activities. A standard wheelchair intended only as a transfer aid can gradually become the resident's
Aimee Perry
Aug 291 min read
Pressure Injury Prevalence in Long-Term Care
International evidence shows wide variation in pressure injury prevalence across long-term care settings. These figures reflect not only resident complexity, but also differences in assessment, documentation and care practices. The key lesson for aged care is to look beyond prevalence and strengthen systems that recognize changing risk early—before skin damage occurs.
Aimee Perry
Jul 252 min read
When a transfer wheelchair becomes an all-day chair
A standard wheelchair may initially be introduced for a practical reason—to transport a resident to meals, activities or appointments. Over time, however, the resident may begin spending longer periods in it. A decline in mobility, increased transfer assistance, fatigue or difficulty accessing another chair can gradually turn a transfer wheelchair into the resident’s main daytime seating. The chair has not changed, but the way it is being used has. That change deserves attent
Aimee Perry
Sep 152 min read
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