Effects of wearing a pressure redistribution belt while lying in a hospital bed.
Bedsores (ulcers) are caused by multiple factors which include, but are not limited to; pressure, shear force, friction, temperature, age and medication. Specialised support services, such as specialised mattresses, sheepskin coverings etc., are thought to decrease or relieve pressure, resulting in a lowering of pressure ulcer incidence [3]. The primary aim of this study was to compare the upper/central body pressure distribution between normal lying in a hospital bed versus the use of a pressure redistribution belt. The study involved 16 healthy voluntary subjects lying on a hospital bed with and without wearing the belt. Results showed that the use of a pressure redistribution belt results in reduced pressure peaks and prevents the pressure from increasing over time.
Ergolab, Mawson Institute, University of South Australia, Mawson Lakes SA 5095, Australia. francois.fraysse@unisa.edu.au
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D000328:Adult; D001513:Beds; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011187:Posture / Q000502:physiology; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011481:Protective Clothing / Q000592:standards*; D013997:Time Factors; D014160:Transducers, Pressure; D055815:Young Adult