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Pressure ulcer (PU) can be classified according to tissue impairment, etiology, healing time and tissue characteristics. Currently, it is the third type of adverse event most reported by the patient safety centers of health services in the country, according to the National Report of Incidents Related to Health Care. The classification and the identification of risk factors are essential for implementation of preventive and therapeutic actions in susceptible patients. Nutritional status is a fundamental piece for the prevention and development of PU, making it essential to integrate the interdisciplinary team in the prevention and treatment of PU, with a focus on quality, safety and patient experience. In this sense, the objective of this campaign is to disseminate knowledge, providing technical support for patient care and reducing PU rates. A mnemonic was developed with the word “CICATRIZATION”, in which each letter proposes steps that help in the identification of risk, assessment, treatment and monitoring of PU. Thus, the sequence of 12 steps established in this campaign is suggested as a measure to assist health professionals in this management |
