This is a summary of the peer-reviewed article: Implementing the PURPOSE T pressure ulcer risk assessment tool into clinical practice by Julie Tyrer. 

The article discusses pressure ulcers, which are a significant concern in healthcare and are one of the most reported patient safety incidents in England. They can cause serious physical harm, ranging from skin damage to life-threatening complications, and can affect a patient’s quality of life, often leading to pain, distress, depression and sleep disturbances.