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Question

Preventing pressure ulcers in home care settings is a significant challenge due to factors such as prolonged immobility, inadequate nutrition, and limited caregiver knowledge. These ulcers cause immense patient discomfort, higher morbidity, and increased healthcare costs. The home care environment often lacks the necessary infrastructure and routine monitoring that institutional settings provide, making it more susceptible to the development of pressure ulcers. The absence of standardized prevention protocols and caregiver training further exacerbates this issue, highlighting an urgent need for effective strategies (Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society, 2021).