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Step 1: The individuals, who are at risk for pressure damage?
  • Pressure ulcers / damage are a common and painful health condition.
  • The individuals who are at risk are :
    • Elderly individuals.
    • physically impaired individuals, like immobile  / bedridden, who need others, to help them in their daily routine.
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