Assessment

Treatment/Prevention/Monitoring

Document Overview

Design and created by Guideline Central in participation with the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association.

Pressure Ulcers And Other Wounds In The Post-Acute And Long-Term Care Setting

Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association

Publication Date: Nov 1, 2017

Page Last Updated: May 5, 2026

Grading Table

Quality of Evidence
High	At least 1 randomized controlled trial (RCT) OR 3 pre/post interventions or other prospective interventions or 3 well-structured, relevant observational studies.
Moderate	Studies that use well-tested methods to make comparisons in a fair way, but where the results leave room for uncertainty (e.g., because of the size of the study, losses to followup, or the method used for selecting groups for comparison).
Low	Studies in which the results are doubtful because the study design does not guarantee that fair comparisons can be made.
Strength of Recommendation
Strong	Benefits clearly outweigh risks.
Weak	Benefits are balanced with risks.
Insufficient	Evidence is inadequate to make a recommendation.

Document Title: Pressure Ulcers And Other Wounds In The Post-Acute And Long-Term Care Setting

Document Objectives: This guideline recommends processes that, if implemented, should help post-acute and long-term care (PA/LTC) facilities to systematically manage and improve the care of patients with pressure ulcers and other wounds.

Target Provider Population: Medical director, physicians, director of nursing, advanced practice clinicians, nursing staff, pharmacists, therapists, social workers, dietitians, and nursing assistants caring for patients in post-acute and long-term care facilities.

Intended Users: Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Physician Assistant, Podiatrist