[Proposal for a descriptive study of decubitus ulcer].

Abstract

In this paper the author tries to give a summary of interests in and opinions on pressure sores. Some answers to the question why so far research-projects on pressure sores are performed, are formulated. The author suggests that an unanimous definition and classification of pressure sores ought to be made, both acceptable to all workers in this field. Medication, often used on geriatric patients, may contribute to the origin and eventual cure of pressure sores. Reasons, aims and methods of this research-project are discussed.