STUDY PROTOCOL Open Access STUDY PROTOCOL Open Access A multi-center, randomized, clinical trial comparing adhesive polyurethane foam dressing and adhesive hydrocolloid dressing in patients with grade II pressure ulcers in primary care and nursing homes Mireia Guillén-Solà1*, Aina Soler Mieras2, Antònia M Tomàs-Vidal3 and GAUPP-Expert Panel Abstract Background: Pressure ulcers (PrUs) are ischemic wounds in the skin and underlying tissues caused by long-standing pressure force over an external bone or cartilaginous surface. PrUs are an important challenge for the overall health system because can prolong patient hospitalization and reduce quality of life. Moreover, 95% of PrUs are avoidable, suggesting they
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