title: Evaluating pressure-relieving mattresses.
abstract: In this study, three mattresses were evaluated to assess their effectiveness in relation to the pain and discomfort experienced by 40 patients with neurological disorders who had Waterlow scores > or = 15 and required pressure support. The results indicate that one mattress (the Quattro DC2000) performed significantly better than the other two (Nimbus II and Pegasus Airwave).
authors.affiliation: Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Southern Birmingham Community NHS Trust, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pring
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Millman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001513:Beds / Q000592:standards* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009422:Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D010147:Pain Measurement; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011312:Pressure; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires