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Preventing pressure ulcers: a multisite randomized controlled trial in nursing homes |
Bergstrom N, Horn SD, Rapp M, Stern A, Barrett R, Watkiss M, Krahn M |
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Citation Bergstrom N, Horn SD, Rapp M, Stern A, Barrett R, Watkiss M, Krahn M. Preventing pressure ulcers: a multisite randomized controlled trial in nursing homes. Toronto: Health Quality Ontario (HQO). Ontario Health Technology Assessment Series (OHTAS) 14(11). 2014 Authors' conclusions Results support turning moderate- and high-risk residents at intervals of 2, 3, or 4 hours when they are cared for on high-density foam replacement mattresses. Turning at 3-hour and at 4-hour intervals is no worse than the current practice of turning every 2 hours. Less frequent turning might increase sleep, improve quality of life, reduce staff injury, and save time for such other activities as feeding, walking, and toileting. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Nursing Homess; Pressure Ulcer; Wound Healing Language Published English Country of organisation Canada English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence Evidence Development and Standards, Health Quality Ontario, 130 Bloor Street West, 10th floor, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1N5 Email: EDSinfo@hqontario.ca AccessionNumber 32014001347 Date abstract record published 12/11/2014 |
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