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An update on horizontal patient support surfaces.

J Maklebust1

  • 1Harper Hospital/Detroit Medical Center, MI 48201, USA.

Ostomy/Wound Management
|March 23, 1999
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This review examines literature on horizontal patient support surfaces for pressure ulcer prevention. It assesses new evidence to guide clinical decisions and potentially update Agency for Health Care Policy and Research recommendations.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Devices
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Horizontal patient support surfaces are crucial for preventing and managing pressure ulcers.
  • The Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) released Clinical Practice Guideline Number 15 on pressure ulcer treatment.
  • A literature review is needed to assess recent advancements since the guideline's publication.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify new evidence regarding the efficacy of support surfaces in pressure ulcer prevention and treatment.
  • To evaluate whether emerging knowledge warrants a revision of the AHCPR's recommendations on support surfaces.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of studies published after the AHCPR guideline.
  • Analysis of research on horizontal patient support surfaces and their impact on pressure ulcer development.

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  • Assessment of evidence quality to inform clinical practice.

    • Main Results:

    • Emerging evidence on support surface technology and its clinical application.
    • Identification of areas where current recommendations may need updating based on new data.
    • Evaluation of the scientific basis for clinical decision-making in support surface selection.

    Conclusions:

    • New evidence exists that can inform clinical practice regarding pressure ulcer prevention surfaces.
    • The findings suggest a need to re-evaluate and potentially update the AHCPR's clinical practice guideline.
    • Clinicians can use this reviewed evidence to make more informed, science-based decisions on support surface use.