A National Expert Initiative
Formed in 2021, the PITA Group brings together specialist nurses, nurse practitioners, educators and researchers from across Australia with extensive wound care expertise.
Grounded in international guideline alignment and practical clinical insight, the PITA framework is designed for use across:
- Acute hospitals
- Residential aged care
- Community and home care
The PITA Quick Guide was published as a supplement in Wounds International with support from Mölnlycke Health Care to ensure accessibility and broad clinical relevance.
What the PITA Supplement Includes
A single, integrated resource combining:
The 2023 full publication
A quick guide to pressure injury management is a comprehensive document that considers pressure injury staging and treatment including dressing selection.
Clinical Assessment Decision Tree
A structured pathway promoting consistent evaluation and escalation based on clinical cues.
Staging & Treatment Plan
A clear summary aligning pressure injury stages with recommended therapeutic interventions.
Together, these tools streamline decision-making and reinforce evidence-based practice in real clinical environments.
Designed for Real-World Practice
Developed with frontline clinician input, the PITA framework supports:
- More consistent pressure injury assessment
- Accurate and timely staging
- Improved alignment with guideline-recommended treatments
- Enhanced multidisciplinary communication
- Standardised care across facilities
The visual, structured format is particularly valuable for recognising early tissue changes and supporting rapid clinical decisions during busy shifts.
Evidence Supporting Adoption
A feasibility study in the International Wound Journal involving 302 clinicians across acute, regional and aged care settings demonstrated strong acceptance of the PITA Quick Guide.
Key insights:
- Over 95% of clinicians rated the guide user-friendly and valuable
- Strong positive feedback on visual clarity and decision-making support
- Particularly impactful in aged care settings
Clinicians reported improved confidence in staging, treatment selection and evidence-aligned care.
Clinical Impact
The PITA framework helps:
- Standardise pressure injury management
- Strengthen clinical decision-making
- Improve workflow efficiency
- Support education and onboarding
- Build confidence across multidisciplinary teams
Supporting Consistent, Evidence-Aligned Care
By combining practical staging guidance, structured decision pathways and aligned treatment recommendations, the PITA framework bridges the gap between evidence and everyday practice.
It provides clinicians with a shared language and practical support for delivering consistent, high-quality pressure injury care.