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How the use of electric profiling beds can reduce the prevalence of pressure ulcers
1Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. kevin.purvis@sash.nhs.uk
Professional Nurse (London, England)
|April 12, 2005
Abstract:
Investment in electric profiling beds and a change in patient-assessment procedures have had a significant impact on the prevalence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers in one trust, while at the same time increasing patient independence and reducing pain, length of hospital stay and the risk of potentially costly litigation.
