Pressure ulcer classification: the Torrance system
- 1 June 2000
- journal article
- Published by Mark Allen Group in Journal of Wound Care
- Vol. 9 (6) , 275-277
- https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2000.9.6.26233
Abstract
A wide variety of pressure ulcer classification systems are in use but most have grading systems which are subjective and open to different interpretations. This review discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the Torrance classification system, and argues that this highlights the need for a national grading tool.Keywords
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