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More than 700 new articles were added to the pressure injury (PI) literature in 2025, challenging clinicians, educators, and researchers who are trying to stay current. In this article, the authors summarize 6 articles published in 2025 that provide new data about PIs. Articles cover a range of topics including the impact of PIs on social engagement, the time frame for defining a hospital-acquired-PI, the role of medications in PI development, barriers to surgery, dark skin tone, and a potential gene therapy application. For each article, the authors provide a description of the study results along with a comment on why the results are important. This information will help the PI practitioner remain current with the field and incorporate new data into clinical practice. GENERAL PURPOSE: To present the latest evidence published in 2025 regarding pressure injury (PI) risk factors, classification strategies, social consequences, and evidence-based management. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES: After participating in this educational activity, the participant will: Identify patient-specific risk factors associated with the development of PIs and the associated consequences of PI occurrence. Differentiate between hospital-acquired PIs and community-acquired PIs based on current expert recommendations and classification criteria. Apply current evidence-based management strategies for the treatment of PIs. JOURNAL/aswca/04.03/00129334-202609000-00005/figure1/v/2026-08-31T143848Z/r/image-jpeg
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