Training program for caregivers to prevent pressure ulcers among elderly residents at geriatric homes

Abstract

Pressure ulcer (PU) is one of the most common problem among the bedridden elderly and has significantly more burden on elderly and caregivers. This study is aimed to evaluate the effects of the training program for caregivers to prevent PUs among elderly residents at geriatric homes.

Keywords

• caregivers
• elderly residents
• geriatric homes
• pressure ulcers
• training program