Pressure ulcers: challenging the idea they are always preventable

Key Points

• This work aims to evaluate the misconceptions surrounding the preventability of pressure ulcers.
• Assessment of current understanding of pressure ulcers
• Analysis of expert opinions on management strategies
• Discussion of factors influencing skin failure
• Pressure ulcers are often linked to comorbidities and end-of-life stages.
• A holistic management approach is emphasized for effective care.
• The idea that all pressure ulcers are preventable is challenged.