The 2023 Update on Pressure Injuries: A Review of the Literature

Abstract

More than 700 new articles were added to the pressure injury (PI) literature in 2023, challenging clinicians, educators, and researchers who try to stay current. In this article, the authors summarize six articles published in 2023 that provide important new data or insights about PIs. The articles cover a range of topics, including PI prevention and treatment, management of osteomyelitis, and the role of artificial intelligence in assessment. For each article, the authors provide a description of the study results along with a comment on why the results are important. This information will help the community to remain current with developments in the PI field and incorporate new data into clinical practice. GENERAL PURPOSE To provide a summary of six articles published in 2023 that provide important new data or insights about pressure injuries (PIs). TARGET AUDIENCE This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES After participating in this educational activity, the participant will: 1. Summarize selected current evidence addressing the prevention of PIs. 2. Evaluate new studies exploring PI treatment modalities. 3. Identify recent findings concerning the role of artificial intelligence in staging PIs.