The role of sheepskins in preventing pressure ulcers in elderly orthopaedic patients

McGowan, S.; Montgomery, K.; Jolley, D.; Wright, R.: The role of sheepskins in preventing pressure ulcers in elderly orthopaedic patients. I: Primary Intention, 2000(8), s. 127-134.Language: Engelsk

Summary: A randomised controlled trial was undertaken in the orthopaedic ward at two hospitals to estimate the efficacy of a newly developed Australian Medical Sheepskin overlay to prevent hospital acquired pressure ulcers relative to a standard hospital mattress or other low technological constant pressure supports. A total of 297 patients were enrolled in the trial. Of these, 142 (48 per cent) were randomised to the control group and 155 (52 per cent) to the experimental group

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