Patient/family education for the patient with a pressure necrosis

In conclusion, it has been the purpose of this article to discuss patient, family, or significant other teaching for the patient with a pressure necrosis. Teaching content has been presented in tabular form, and the reader has reviewed a number of principles related to learning. Although we have seen that the nurse has certain motives for providing a patient education program, it is the learner who takes the responsibility for using available resources to acquire new knowledge leading to a behavioral skill. Finally, one must recognize that the problem of pressure necrosis care remains one of the most complex and challenging areas to be found in nursing. It is vital to remember that, although difficult, this is a hopefully preventable, treatable, and solvable management problem.