Open AccessPreventing Pressure Injuries in Nursing Home Residents Using a Low-Profile Alternating Pressure Overlay: A Point-of-Care Trial
Author(s) -
Arthur B. Stone
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
advances in skin and wound care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1538-8654
pISSN - 1527-7941
DOI - 10.1097/01.asw.0000695756.80461.64
Subject(s) - medicine , incidence (geometry) , observational study , retrospective cohort study , pressure injury , mechanical ventilation , randomized controlled trial , nursing , emergency medicine , physics , optics
Pressure injuries (PIs) are a significant concern for patients with very limited mobility in skilled nursing facilities. Conflicting clinical guidelines and a lack of effectiveness data for the various support surfaces reduces the efficacy of PI prevention programs.