Cross sectional survey of patients with pressure ulcers in primary care settings in Northern Portugal

Background Pressure injuries, commonly referred to as pressure ulcers (PUs) represent a localised damage to the skin and the underlying tissue due to the persistent application of pressure or pressure combined with shear. The aging demographic in developed countries and the rising incidence of chronic diseases calls for a concerted effort to enhance PU management. For that we need epidemiological studies to understand the magnitude of the problem, and they are scarce in the primary care settings.