Research Committee


Members: Dr. Stephen Sprigle (Chair), Dr. Dan Berlowitz, Dr. Rita Frantz and representatives from Collaborating Organizations & the Corporate Advisory Council.

Mission: Facilitate the development, analysis, and dissemination of research related to pressure ulcer prevention and treatment.

Current Goals and Activities:

NPUAP Database of Current Pressure Ulcer Research Funding - Submission Deadline: November 15, 2002.

Review, analyze, & synthesize new research on pressure ulcer prevention in preparation for the NPUAP 2001 National Conference.

Analyze research literature on support surfaces.

Fund a grant for the year 2001

Analyze current research to provide evidence-based answers to frequently asked questions

Recent Accomplishments:

Website redesign and updating

Grant submission


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