Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2007 Annual Conference

Research Based Best Practices Nursing Home Study (NPULS) 1996-1997

• 6 long-term care provider organizations
• 109 facilities
• 2,490 residents studied
• 1,343 residents with pressure ulcer; 1,147 at risk
• 70% female, 30% male
• Average age = 79.8 years

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