A Descriptive, Cross-sectional Survey of Turkish Nurses` Knowledge of Pressure Ulcer Risk, Prevention, and Staging

Empirical Studies

A Descriptive, Cross-sectional Survey of Turkish Nurses` Knowledge of Pressure Ulcer Risk, Prevention, and Staging

Volume 63 - Issue 6 - June 2017 ISSN 1943-2720

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Discussion

Limitations

Conclusion

Affiliations

Correspondence

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