Abstract
Objective: Evaluate the therapies used in the prevention and/or treatment of pressure injuries, in order to analyze their occurrence, as well as describe preventive measures and effective treatments. Methods: This is an integrative literature review carried out in the following databases: LILACS, MEDLINE, BVS, BDENF. Sixteen articles were selected from 2010 to 2020 in Portuguese, English and Spanish dealing with pressure injury prevention and therapy. Results: Due to the low cost and better quality of life of the patient, preventive measures: use of risk scales, treatment protocols and continuing education should be adopted. However, patients with pressure injuries can have access to different techniques, dressings and dressings. Such procedures must be performed by properly trained professionals, considering the clinical evaluation of the lesion and the indication of the product and/or technique to be used. Final considerations: Despite technological advances, greater investments are needed by health service managers and greater commitment by members of the multidisciplinary team to use known and effective resources for the prevention and treatment of these injuries in order to preserve and/or restore the health of the individual in need of care.