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Pressure-reduction products: making appropriate choices
Journal of ET Nursing : Official Publication, International Association for Enterostomal Therapy
|November 1, 1993
Summary
Pressure-reducing products are crucial for preventing skin breakdown. Moderate-cost options performed best on sacral and trochanter sites, but no product adequately reduced pressure on heels.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Clinical Nursing
Background:
- Pressure-reducing products are vital for preventing pressure injuries.
- Effectiveness varies significantly across different anatomical sites.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of seven common pressure-reducing products.
- To evaluate product performance at sacral, trochanter, and heel interface sites.
- To assess the impact of product cost on performance.
Main Methods:
- A double repeated measures design was employed with 15 healthy volunteers.
- Products were categorized into low-, moderate-, and high-cost groups.
- Mean interface pressures were measured at sacral, trochanter, and heel sites.
Main Results:
- All products met guidelines for sacral sites; four met guidelines for trochanter sites.
- No product achieved acceptable pressure reduction at the heel site.
- Moderate-cost products showed better performance at sacral and trochanter sites.
Conclusions:
- Product selection should consider the specific anatomical site.
- Current pressure-reducing products may be insufficient for heel protection.
- Further research is needed to develop effective heel pressure-reducing solutions.
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