International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 39, Issue 2 , Pages 187-194 , February 2002

Improving the accuracy of pressure ulcer risk calculators: some preliminary evidence

  • Panos Papanikolaou

      Affiliations

    • Nursing, Health and Social Care Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales CF14 4XN, UK
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44-29-2074-2917; fax: +44-29-2074-5521
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  • Michael Clark

      Affiliations

    • Wound Healing Research Unit, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales CF14 4XN, UK
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  • Patricia A Lyne

      Affiliations

    • Nursing, Health and Social Care Research Centre, School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff, Wales CF14 4XN, UK

Received 7 November 2000 ,Revised 23 February 2001 ,Accepted 9 March 2001.

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International Journal of Nursing Studies
Volume 39, Issue 2 , Pages 187-194 , February 2002

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