Pressure Ulcer
Conditions
Interventions
This is a non-randomized, controlled, open-label clinical study involving the use of wheelchair cushions and hospital mattresses. For the cushion evaluation, the experimental group (intervention) will
G01.374.715
Sponsors
Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy adults; both genders; be over 18 years of age; have all limbs (upper and lower; be a non-smoker for at least one year; have the ability to move independently in bed and maintain supine and prone positions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Having a body height or width exceeding the size of the bed (2.0 x 0.85 m); presence of dermatological conditions involving scaling; skin wounds, or scars in areas of bony prominences (pressure measurement sites); or exhibiting pronounced spinal deformities upon inspection (lordosis or scoliosis)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| It is expected to find a reduction in interface pressure, verified by the SR Soft Vision® sensor software or Tactilus® Bodyfitter® sensor software, based on the observation of a variation of at least 20% in the measurements of the average pressure between the support surface (wheelchair pillow and hospital mattress) C-CORE and foam. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcomes are expected. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactEline Borges
Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Outcome results
None listed