A pressure relief pad for the prevention of pressure ulcers includes a pressure relief layer that is a foam structure that evenly disperses forces that the skin is subjected to； a thin film layer that is a hydrophilic thin film structure that attaches to the skin； and a release liner having a smooth surface and a rough surface, and including a predetermined pattern. The pressure relief layer, the thin film layer and the release liner are attached to and disposed on each other as a stack in that order, and have a same shape. The pressure relief pad may reduce pressure and shearing forces that the skin is subjected to, in order to prevent pressure ulcers from occurring.
