The effectiveness of small changes for pressure redistribution; using the air mattress for small changes
Observing small changes (SCs) at specific sites is a new form of managing changes in position. We investigated SCs at specific sites considering interface pressure, contact area, body alignment and physical sensation in nine healthy female adults and evaluated SCs using the air mattress that was divided into six cells (A – F). Thirty-three SC combinations at one or several sites were evaluated. Pressure in the sacral region significantly decreased in 28 SC combinations compared with the supine position (p < 0.05), and the effect of pressure redistribution was greater when SCs were applied at several instead of a single site.
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Sayumi Tsuchiya, Aya Sato, Eri Azuma, Hiroko Urushidani, Masako Osawa, Kanaho Kadoya, Mana Takamura, Makiko Nunomi, Akimi Mitsuoka, Tomoe Nishizawa Yokono, Junko Sugama Tags: Clinical study Source Type: research
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