The VA Pressure Ulcer Resource (VAPUR) mobile app is designed for Veterans and their Caregivers to educate them about pressure ulcer prevention and help with the care of existing pressure ulcers. VAPUR is an easy-to-use resource that helps to advance the VA’s goal of “getting to zero” for pressure ulcers. The “Home” page provides direct links to key app functionality. “The Journal Entry” provides users with a form-based template to keep track of information about existing pressure ulcers. Users can also set reminders, find symptoms and causes of pressure ulcers, and create a list of questions to ask their medical team. Users can customize the Home page with links to other items based on their interests or conditions.

The “Learn” tab includes general information about pressure ulcers, tips for preventing them, nutritional guidelines and meal plans, and exercise descriptions.

The “Tools” tab allows users to view video tutorials, change settings, and learn about the app.

The “Get Help” tab allows users to direct dial 911, the Veterans Crisis Line, Caregiver Support Line and pre-selected numbers for their primary care physician and VA Clinic. The user can also use the “Get Help” function to locate VA medical facilities and get directions to those facilities.