Clinical Signs in the Foot that are Predictors of Ligamentous Laxity in the Adult Population
This study evaluates the influence of ligamentous laxity on the foot from observation of clinical signs and quantification of certain joint ranges. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - July 28, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Salomón Benhamú Benhamú, Gabriel Domínguez-Maldonado, Raquel García-De-La-Peña, María Dolores Jiménez-Cristino, Gabriel Gijon Nogueron Source Type: research
Using Ultrasound Elastography to Monitor Human Soft Tissue Behaviour during Prolonged Loading: a Clinical Explorative Study
Pressure ulcers are localized injuries to the skin or underlying tissues over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear. Ultrasound imaging techniques are widely applied to detect and to investigate pressure ulcer pathogenesis and healing, but due to missing structural alterations, very early signs of tissue alterations are not detectable. Ultrasound elastography was proposed as a new method to measure very early signs of pressure ulcer development but this was not investigated in humans so far. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - June 25, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: G. Schäfer, G. Dobos, L. Lünnemann, U. Blume-Peytavi, T. Fischer, J. Kottner Tags: Clinical study Source Type: research
Effects on interface pressure and tissue oxygenation under ischial tuberosities during the application of an alternating cushion
In this study, we researched the effects of applying an air cell inflate-deflate alternating sequence cushion prototype to relieve pressure from tissue loaded areas. Moreover, the hypothesis that the alternating sequence could stimulate blood reperfusion in loaded tissues and redistribute interface pressure on support area was also tested. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - June 19, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Pablo Rogeli, Sandra Arias, Eladio Cardiel, Laura Garay, Hiromi Sanada, Taketoshi Mori, Hiroshi Noguchi, Gojiro Nakagami Tags: Basic research Source Type: research
What is different for people with MS who have pressure ulcers: A reflective study of the impact upon people's quality of life?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a progressive, degenerative disease of the central nervous system. People with advanced disease who have compromised mobility, activity, sensory and/or cognitive abilities are at risk of pressure ulcers. Having a pressure ulcer has a substantial impact on a person's quality of life; a generic pressure ulcer Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) framework has been used in this study. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - June 4, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Elizabeth McGinnis, E. Andrea Nelson, Claudia Gorecki, Jane Nixon Tags: Basic research Source Type: research
What is different for people with MS who have pressure ulcers: a reflective study of people’s quality of life?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a progressive, degenerative disease of the central nervous system. People with advanced disease who have compromised mobility, activity, sensory and/ or cognitive abilities are at risk of pressure ulcers. Having a pressure ulcer has a substantial impact on a person’s quality of life; a generic pressure ulcer Health Related Quality of Life (HRQL) framework has been used in this study. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - June 4, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Elizabeth McGinnis, E Andrea Nelson, Claudia Gorecki, Jane Nixon Tags: Basic research Source Type: research
Predictive validity of the Braden Scale for pressure ulcer risk in hospitalized patients
Although the Braden Scale has been used as a basic tool to assess pressure ulcer risk, the validity of its effectiveness and accuracy was insufficient. Therefore, this study developed the groundwork for the predictive validity of the Braden Scale through a meta-analysis of prospective diagnosis assessment research. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - May 25, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Seong-Hi Park, Yun-Kyoung Choi, Chang-Bum Kang Tags: Review Source Type: research
Skin response to sustained loading: A clinical explorative study
Severe illness, disability and immobility increase the risk of pressure ulcer development. Pressure ulcers are localized injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of long enduring pressure and shear. Little is known about the role of the stratum corneum and the upper skin layers in superficial pressure ulcer development. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - May 13, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: J. Kottner, G. Dobos, A. Andruck, C. Trojahn, J. Apelt, H. Wehrmeyer, C. Richter, U. Blume-Peytavi Tags: Clinical study Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - May 1, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research
Pressure ulcer and patient characteristics – A point prevalence study in a tertiary hospital of India based on the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel minimum data set
Pressure ulcers is a frequent problem in hospitalized patients. Several prevalence studies have been conducted across the globe. Little information is available regarding prevalence of pressure ulcers in India. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - April 25, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Chitra Mehta, Joby V. George, Yatin Mehta, Namgyal Wangmo Tags: Clinical study Source Type: research
Pressure Ulcer and Patient Characteristics –A Point Prevalence Study in a tertiary Hospital of India based on the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Minimum data set
Pressure Ulcers is a frequent problem in hospitalized patients. Several prevalence studies have been conducted across the globe. Little information is available regarding prevalence of pressure ulcers in India. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - April 25, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Chitra Mehta, Joby V. George, Yatin Mehta, Namgyal Wangmo Tags: Clinical study Source Type: research
3D Anatomy and Deformation of the Seated Buttocks
To describe the 3D anatomy and deformation of the buttocks during sitting. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - April 1, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Sharon Eve Sonenblum, Stephen H. Sprigle, John McKay Cathcart, Robert John Winder Tags: Basic research Source Type: research
Wrinkling over finger tip
A 12 year-old child presented with verrucae over the tips of left second and third fingers. Removal of lesions with ablative carbon-di-oxide LASER was planned. Informed consent was obtained from the father. A cream containing eutectic mixture of local anaesthetic (EMLA) was applied over the left second and third fingers. A total dose of about 0.5 gm was applied over the involved fingers. Cream was applied under occlusion covering digital pulp and dorsal aspect of distal phalanx. The occlusion tape was removed after one hour of application of EMLA cream. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - March 14, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: R. Nagar Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Challenges to measure hydration, redness, elasticity and perfusion in the unloaded sacral region of healthy persons after supine position
To combine measurement methods of biophysical skin properties in a clinical setting and to measure baseline values in the unloaded sacral region of healthy persons after lying 30 minutes in supine position. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - March 14, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Anke Scheel-Sailer, Angela Frotzler, Gabi Mueller, Simon Annaheim, Rene Rossi, Siegfried Derler Tags: Clinical study Source Type: research
Erratum to “Establishing community wound prevalence within an inner London borough: Exploring the complexities” [J Tissue Viability 23 (4) (2014) 121–128]
This article is a Basic Research Article and not a Letter to the Editor. The correct and final version follows. The publisher would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - February 16, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Alison Hopkins, Fran Worboys Source Type: research
Establishing community wound prevalence within an inner London borough: Exploring the complexities
The academic literature reveals a dearth of evidence regarding the wound prevalence across a community setting, despite the need for both clinicians and commissioners to understand local need. To support the commissioning process, a wound prevalence audit was undertaken across all community services in an inner London borough in 2012 as part of a local needs analysis and to identify where resources were required. Within a population of 254,000, 272 residents had a total of 325 wounds, giving a mean of 1.19 wounds and a community wound prevalence of 1.07 per 1000 residents. (Source: Journal of Tissue Viability)
Source: Journal of Tissue Viability - February 16, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Alison Hopkins, Fran Worboys Tags: Basic research Source Type: research
