Despite the existence of prevention protocols, pressure ulcers are still one of the most common hospital-acquired conditions .

Pressure ulcer prevalence ranges between 7.3% and 23% in hospitals throughout Europe and North America   . They can occur at any point during a patient’s stay in hospital (e.g. emergency room, operating room, intensive care unit, aged care, paediatric care settings)    . High-risk areas for pressure ulcers include the sacrum, heel, back of the head, and underneath medical devices (e.g. face masks)    .

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