A nurse-led randomised trial of pressure-relieving support surfaces
Nelson, E.Andrea.; Nixon, J.; Mason, S.; Barrow, H.; Phillips, A.; Cullum, N.
Professional Nurse 18(9): 513-516
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 12764959 Document Number: 556416
A nurse-led trial is currently collecting data comparing interventions for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. The aim is to provide reliable guidance on the relative merits of alternating-pressure mattresses and overlays for people at moderate to high risk of pressure ulceration. This paper outlines the main objectives, methodology and progress of the study.
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