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  • 1Senior Lecturer, Post Registration Nursing, University of Hertfordshire.

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Therapeutic touch uses bandages with specific elastomeric properties to prevent pressure sores. This study compares bandage elasticity for optimal pressure sore prevention strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Wound Care
  • Materials Science

Background:

  • Pressure sores are a significant clinical challenge, leading to patient discomfort and increased healthcare costs.
  • Effective prevention strategies are crucial, with bandage properties playing a key role.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the elastomeric properties of different bandages.
  • To evaluate the potential of these bandages in pressure sore prevention.

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  • Elastomeric properties of various bandages were measured using tensile testing.
  • Bandage performance was assessed under simulated physiological conditions.

Main Results:

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