Randomised, controlled trial of alternating pressure mattresses compared with alternating pressure overlays for the prevention of pressure ulcers: PRESSURE (pressure relieving support surfaces) trial
Nixon, P.; Cranny, G.; Iglesias, C.; Nelson, E. A.; Hawkins, K.; Phillips, A. et al.: Randomised, controlled trial of alternating pressure mattresses compared with alternating pressure overlays for the prevention of pressure ulcers: PRESSURE (pressure relieving support surfaces) trial. I: British Medical Journal, 2006(332(7555), s. 1413.Language: EngelskSummary: The objective of the study was to compare whether differences exist between alternating pressure overlays and alternating pressure mattresses in the development of new pressure ulcers, healing of existing pressure ulcers, and patient acceptability. Design Pragmatic, open, multicentre, randomised controlled trial. Participants 1972 people admitted to hospital as acute or elective patients. Conclusion: No difference was found between alternating pressure mattresses and alternating pressure overlays in the proportion of people who develop a pressure ulcer.
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