Prevention of pressure ulcers among bed ridden patients admitted in orthopaedic ward Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases
Conditions
Interventions
A quasi-experimental study including two experimental and one control group aimed at preventing pressure ulcers. Aloe vera gel was applied to experimental group 1st and olive oil was applied topically
Sponsors
Desh Bhagat University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Subjects admitted in the Orthopedics wards of selected hospitals. 2. Subjects within the 48 hours of hospitalization in the orthopaedics wards with no pressure ulcers. 3. Having moderate to high risk (9-14) Braden pressure ulcer score (NPUAP). 4. Subjects willing to participate. 5. Subjects insensitivity to topical Aloe Vera gel and Olive oil. 6. Subjects aged over 18 years.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Subjects who were discharge in between the data collection phase. 2. Having Mild Braden Pressure ulcer risks. 3. Reluctance to continue cooperation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Braden pressure ulcer risk reduction score as measured by the Braden Pressure ulcer risk assessment scale at 1st day pre-assessment and 1st day post-assessment 2. Incidence of pressure ulcers measured using the modified European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) assessment scale assessed on the 11th day | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Grade/type and location/site of pressure ulcer measured using the modified European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) assessment scale assessed on the 11th day | — |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed