Wound, Pressure Ulcer, and Burn Guidelines (2023)–2: Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers, Third Edition
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pressure ulcers, third edition, is a fully revised guidelines drafted by the Japanese Dermatological Association Wound/Pressure Ulcer/Burn Guidelines Drafting Committee. They were developed in a systematic and transparent manner with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. In the four clinical questions with meta-analyses, debridement, topical medication, dressings, and negative-pressure wound therapy were weakly recommended in the treatment of pressure ulcers. General information on diagnosis, prevention, assessment, and unconventional treatment of pressure ulcers was also provided.
Source: The Journal of Dermatology
Institutions: Niigata University, Tokyo Medical University, Chutoen General Medical Center, Mie Prefectural General Medical Center, Hiroshima City Hiroshima Citizens Hospital, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Fukuoka University, National Hospital Organization Hokkaido Medical Center, Tohoku University, Meiji University of Integrative Medicine, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Gunma University, Japanese Red Cross Kumamoto Hospital, University of Fukui, The University of Osaka, Hoshigaoka Medical Center
Language: English
Subfield: Dermatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4411674244