Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 2011 Objective: BIONs™ (BIOnic Neurons) are injectable, wireless microstimulators that make chronic BION Active Seating (BAS) possible for pressure ulcer prevention (PUP).
Hilton M. Kaplan +3 more
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Analysis of healthy sitting behavior: Interface pressure distribution and subcutaneous tissue oxygenation [PDF]
, 2009 Pressure ulcers are a large problem in individuals who use a wheelchair for their mobility and have limited trunk stability and motor function. Because no relation between interface pressure and pressure ulcer development has been established and no ...
Geffen, Paul van +5 more
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Randomised, controlled trial of alternating pressure mattresses compared with alternating pressure overlays for the prevention of pressure ulcers : PRESSURE (pressure relieving support surfaces) trial [PDF]
, 2006 Objective 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.
Cranny, G +8 more
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Preventing pressure ulcers in aged care by auditing, and changing, work practices
Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2022 Background: Two nurse consultants concerned with ongoing pressure ulcer development in a 44-bed residential aged care facility in Sydney, Australia, audited pressure ulcers and the use of air mattresses.
Catherine Sharp , Julie Campbell
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The effects of polarized light therapy in pressure ulcer healing [PDF]
Vojnosanitetski Pregled, 2008 Background/Aim. Neglecting polarized light as an adjuvant therapy for pressure ulcers and methodology distinctions in the trials engaging polarized light are the reasons for many dilemmas and contradictions.
Đurović Aleksandar +4 more
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Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2018 Introduction Inadequate knowledge on pressure injury (PI) can have a detrimental effect on preventive care strategies. The aim of this study was to assess the overall knowledge of nurses on PI prevention based on their scores on the Pressure Ulcer ...
Sahar Dalvand +2 more
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Marjolin ulcer in pressure injury scar: a case report [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Plástica, 2021 Marjolin ulcer (epidermoid carcinoma) is a rare condition that arises from a chronic skin lesion. We present a patient who developed an epidermoid carcinoma in the scar tissue of a pressure ulcer. After eleven years of surgery to correct a pressure ulcer
Aline Fortes Machado +2 more
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Pressure ulcer related pain in community populations: a prevalence survey. [PDF]
, 2014 BACKGROUND: Pressure ulcers are costly to the healthcare provider and can have a major impact on patient's quality of life. One of the most distressing symptoms reported is pain.
Briggs, M +10 more
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International Wound Journal, 2019 The incidence rate of patients developing pressure ulcers associated with medical device use is underreported in Korea. This study aims to determine clinical nurses' perceived importance and performance towards medical device‐related pressure injury ...
J. Y. Kim, Y. Lee
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The impact of hoist sling materials on interface pressure whilst sitting in healthy volunteers and wheelchair users : a comparative study [PDF]
, 2018 Aim of the study To evaluate the effect of three sling fabrics on gluteal interface pressure whilst sitting in a population of wheelchair users and to compare these to data previously collected in a pilot study with a healthy population.
Aissaoui +29 more
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