Pressure ulcers are defined as areas of localised damage to the skin, muscle or underlying tissue, caused by shear, friction or unrelieved pressure, usually over bony prominences. They are associated with many health conditions that cause prolonged bed rest, immobility, inactivity or poor sensation and can significantly contribute to morbidity and mortality, particularly in the aged population. International prevalence rates range widely from 4.6%- 83.6% due to methodological differences and classification systems. In Singapore, a study on the prevalence of pressure ulcers in 3 hospitals revealed a prevalence of 9% to 14%.