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Support surfaces in the prevention of pressure ulcers in surgical patients: An integrative review
Author(s) -
Oliveira Karoline Faria,
Nascimento Kleiton Gonçalves,
Nicolussi Adriana Cristina,
Chavaglia Suzel Regina Ribeiro,
Araújo Cleudmar Amaral,
Barbosa Maria Helena
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
international journal of nursing practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.62
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1440-172X
pISSN - 1322-7114
DOI - 10.1111/ijn.12553
Subject(s) - cinahl , medicine , scopus , cochrane library , medline , perioperative , web of science , systematic review , intensive care medicine , surgery , nursing , meta analysis , pathology , psychological intervention , political science , law , randomized controlled trial
Aim To assess the scientific evidence about the types of support surfaces used in intraoperative surgical practice in the prevention of pressure ulcers due to surgical positioning. Method This is an integrative literature review. The electronic databases Cochrane, PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Lilacs, and CINAHL were used. The descriptors surgical patients, support surfaces, perioperative care, patient positioning , and pressure ulcer were used in the search strategy. Articles that addressed the use of support surfaces intraoperatively, published between 1990 and 2016, were selected. The PRISMA guidelines were used to structure the review. Results Of 18 evaluated studies, most were in English, followed by Portuguese and Spanish; most were performed by nurses. The most commonly cited support surfaces were viscoelastic polymer, micropulse mattresses, gel based mattresses, and foam devices. Conclusion There are gaps in knowledge regarding the most efficient support surfaces and the specifications of the products used to prevent pressure ulcers due to surgical positioning.