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PATON VILLAR, Fernando et al. Continuous improvement plan in prevention-treatment by pressure ulcers Deming cycle. Gerokomos [online]. 2013, vol.24, n.3, pp.125-131. ISSN 1134-928X.  https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/S1134-928X2013000300006.

(UPP) pressure ulcers, constitute a major health problem, consumption of resources and even legal liability; hence the need to create a comprehensive continuous improvement Plan to address this problem. Action aimed at prevention, reduction of variability, and improvement in coordination between all levels of care, are strategies to reduce the figures of prevalence, with specific actions for its achievement as the creation of a Protocol, the training and awareness of professionals; the updating of material, advice to relatives; improvement in the internal organizations of the various services; etc.

Palavras-chave : Pressure ulcer; Deming cycle; prevention & control; quality of health care.

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