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    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.

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    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.