Optimal Patient Turning for Reducing Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Gastrointestinal |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Dermatology / Plastic Surgery, Gastroenterology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | August 2015 |
| End Date: | February 2016 |
Randomized Control Trial Evaluating Optimal Patient Turning Procedures for Reducing Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers
The purpose of this study is to test whether optimal patient turning, strictly every 2 hours
with at least 15 minutes of tissue decompression, reduces the occurrence of hospital acquired
pressure ulcers.
with at least 15 minutes of tissue decompression, reduces the occurrence of hospital acquired
pressure ulcers.
This single site, open label, two arm randomized control trial aims to evaluate whether
optimal patient turning, strictly every 2 hours with at least 15 minutes of tissue
decompression, reduces the occurrence of hospital acquired pressure ulcers. Optimal turning
procedures will be obtained with the use of a patient monitoring system (Leaf Healthcare,
Inc.) and compared to standard preventative care practices.
Sensors were placed on all participants as they were admitted to ICU. A nurse's user
dashboard was turned on for participants in the Optimal Turning Group, but was not turned on
for participants in the Standard Care group.
optimal patient turning, strictly every 2 hours with at least 15 minutes of tissue
decompression, reduces the occurrence of hospital acquired pressure ulcers. Optimal turning
procedures will be obtained with the use of a patient monitoring system (Leaf Healthcare,
Inc.) and compared to standard preventative care practices.
Sensors were placed on all participants as they were admitted to ICU. A nurse's user
dashboard was turned on for participants in the Optimal Turning Group, but was not turned on
for participants in the Standard Care group.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults (>18 years of age)
- Admission to Intensive Care Unit
Exclusion Criteria:
- Children (<18 years of age)
- Adhesive allergy
- Physical limitation for sensor application
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