Nutritional Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment
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The European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel's objective is to provide the relief of persons suffering from, or at risk of pressure ulcers, in particular through research and the education of the public.
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تاریخ انتشار 2004