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SUBMITTER: Arora M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6984413 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Arora Mohit M Harvey Lisa A LA Glinsky Joanne V JV Nier Lianne L Lavrencic Lucija L Kifley Annette A Cameron Ian D ID
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 20200122
<h4>Background</h4>Pressure ulcers (also known as pressure sores, decubitus ulcers or bedsores) are localised injuries to the skin or underlying tissue, or both. Pressure ulcers are a disabling consequence of immobility. Electrical stimulation (ES) is widely used for the treatment of pressure ulcers. However, it is not clear whether ES is effective.<h4>Objectives</h4>To determine the effects (benefits and harms) of electrical stimulation (ES) for treating pressure ulcers.<h4>Search methods</h4>I ...[more]