Ashlyn Sahay

Aug 12, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Ashlyn Sahay |Eileen Willis |Stephen Yu

1 INTRODUCTION Pressure injury (PI), also known as pressure ulcer, is defined as a breakdown of skin integrity as a result of pressure or pressure with shears.1 The prevalence of PI has increased in recent years and is a common complication among hospitalised adults.2 While there has been no significant reduction in PI incidences,3 it continues to plague the healthcare system with its heavy financial burden.