Atuação do enfermeiro no tratamento de lesões por pressão em idosos performance of nurses in the treatment of pressure injuries in elderly
Pressure injury (LPP) is a localized damage to the skin and the underlying tissue or structure, usually on some bony prominence, resulting from continuous pressure or factors combined with friction. The general objective of this study was to show, through articles found in the literature, the role of nurses in the treatment of pressure injuries in the elderly. This is an integrative review study, with a descriptive character and a qualitative approach, carried out by searching the databases: LILACS and SCIELO between the years 2012-2019, which meet the objectives of the same.