Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline

The International Guideline

Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline has been produced since 2009 by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance, in conjunction with Associate Organizations

Access the online guideline 4th edition
About the 4th edition (2025)

About the International PU/PI Guideline’s Core Organizations

The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel, European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance are custodians of the International Pressure Ulcer/Injury Guideline. Visit their websites for more resources and to find out more about their missions.

Stakeholder survey

The Guideline Governance Group collects feedback from registered stakeholders as chapters become available.

Stakeholder feedback is open until 01 February 2026. Currently collecting feedback on :

  • Skin and Tissue Assessment

  • Pressure Ulcer/Injury Risk

Stakeholder survey

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