Huntleigh paper - Support Surfaces in the Treatment of Pressure Ulcers
Continued research is necessary in regard to the effectiveness of support surface therapy for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
ContinueHuntleigh paper - The Measurement of Interface Pressure
Ryan and Byrne (1989) concluded that while interface pressures are known to be inconsistent and have questionable accuracy, they do provide comparable data. Conversely, Petrie and Hummel (1990) advise that the comparative data between tests is not useful because test subjects, test equipment and the environment are different.
ContinueImplementation of policy decrease in PU
Implementation of a new policy results in a decrease of pressure ulcer frequency.
ContinuePregnant Women Report More Quality Sleep, Less Discomfort.
The women who participated in the study were entering or near the beginning of their third trimester and slept on innerspring mattresses prior to the study.
ContinuePressure gradient and subsurface shear stress of the neuropathic forefoot
Stresses within the neuropathic foot’s tissues can be estimated by pressure distributions and may provide information regarding the potential for skin breakdown.
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