Pressure ulcer prevention in frail older people

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Linda Nugent

Research fellow, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery and Nursing & Midwifery Planning & Development Unit, Health Service Executive Dublin North, Dublin, Ireland

Marcee Barry

Clinical nurse specialist, care of older adults, St Maryâ€™s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.

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