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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Nursing Science
  • Clinical Practice

Background:

  • Pressure injuries (PIs) represent a significant healthcare challenge.
  • Effective patient repositioning is vital for mitigating PI risk.
  • Optimal bed positioning strategies for PI prevention remain unclear to healthcare staff.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To quantify and visualize the impact of various bed settings and body positions on pressure distribution.
  • To create educational graphics for healthcare staff on pressure injury risk reduction.
  • To inform best practices for patient repositioning to prevent pressure injuries.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a pressure-detecting mat to assess pressure distribution in different in-bed positions.
  • Included healthy volunteers to simulate patient scenarios on two hospital mattresses.
  • Quantitatively analyzed and visualized pressure data across various lying and sitting postures.

Main Results:

  • Elevating the head of the bed (HOB) from 0° to 45° significantly increased sacral pressure.
  • Raising legs to semi-Fowler position reduced sacral pressure when sitting at a 30° HOB angle.
  • Lateral rotation increased pressure on the greater trochanter, particularly between 30° and 60° rotation.

Conclusions:

  • Pressure maps and peak pressure data offer valuable insights for educating nurses on pressure redistribution.
  • Visual aids derived from pressure mapping can reinforce adherence to international guidelines for PI prevention.
  • Understanding pressure distribution in different positions supports evidence-based nursing care for pressure injury prevention.