@article{10.11648/j.ajhr.20221002.14,
  author = {Chulei Ji and Ru Yu and Qian Mi and Sha Yu and Xianjie Zhang},
  title = {In Hospitalized Patients, How Effective Is a Foam Dressing in Reducing the Risk of Pressure Ulcers Compared with Standard Preventative Care},
  journal = {American Journal of Health Research},
  volume = {10},
  number = {2},
  pages = {40-43},
  doi = {10.11648/j.ajhr.20221002.14},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajhr.20221002.14},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ajhr.20221002.14},
  abstract = {Background: Pressure ulcers (PU) are to point to the necrosis or ulcer that local skin or organization causes because of various reasons. This is the last thing a health care worker wants to happen in a medical setting. The occurrence of pressure ulcers would cause the patients' body infection, affect recovery, and then prolong the hospital stay, increase the national medical investment. If patients do not intervene in time, serious consequences such as death may result. Since pressure ulcers occur mainly in prominent areas of the body, studies have recommended prophylactic use of dressings to reduce the incidence of PU. Current prevention measures for PU include assessing factors associated with avoiding skin damage, regulating nutrient intake and using pressure relief pads. Objective: As one of the main materials of pressure relief pad, foam dressing has been gradually applied and promoted. Whether foam dressing is effective in preventing pressure ulcers is a very important issue for patients and medical staff. Finding effective measures to prevent PU can not only improve the quality of care, reduce patients' suffering, but also reduce medical costs. Therefore, guided by evidence-based theory, it is important for caregivers to use the most effective clinical decisions to prevent pressure ulcers and improve patient outcomes. Method: In this paper, 5 studies related to foam dressing were conducted to confirm whether it is safe and effective for the prevention of pressure ulcers, which can further promote the rational selection of clinical prevention measures. Result: All five studies included in the analysis showed that foam dressings had a positive effect on the prevention of stress injuries. Conclusion: Foam dressings are effective in preventing pressure ulcers. It is suggested that the relevant personnel should strictly choose the materials that meet the requirements when using dressings and train the users on the key points of the application process in advance.},
 year = {2022}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - In Hospitalized Patients, How Effective Is a Foam Dressing in Reducing the Risk of Pressure Ulcers Compared with Standard Preventative Care
AU  - Chulei Ji
AU  - Ru Yu
AU  - Qian Mi
AU  - Sha Yu
AU  - Xianjie Zhang
Y1  - 2022/04/14
PY  - 2022
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajhr.20221002.14
DO  - 10.11648/j.ajhr.20221002.14
T2  - American Journal of Health Research
JF  - American Journal of Health Research
JO  - American Journal of Health Research
SP  - 40
EP  - 43
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2330-8796
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajhr.20221002.14
AB  - Background: Pressure ulcers (PU) are to point to the necrosis or ulcer that local skin or organization causes because of various reasons. This is the last thing a health care worker wants to happen in a medical setting. The occurrence of pressure ulcers would cause the patients' body infection, affect recovery, and then prolong the hospital stay, increase the national medical investment. If patients do not intervene in time, serious consequences such as death may result. Since pressure ulcers occur mainly in prominent areas of the body, studies have recommended prophylactic use of dressings to reduce the incidence of PU. Current prevention measures for PU include assessing factors associated with avoiding skin damage, regulating nutrient intake and using pressure relief pads. Objective: As one of the main materials of pressure relief pad, foam dressing has been gradually applied and promoted. Whether foam dressing is effective in preventing pressure ulcers is a very important issue for patients and medical staff. Finding effective measures to prevent PU can not only improve the quality of care, reduce patients' suffering, but also reduce medical costs. Therefore, guided by evidence-based theory, it is important for caregivers to use the most effective clinical decisions to prevent pressure ulcers and improve patient outcomes. Method: In this paper, 5 studies related to foam dressing were conducted to confirm whether it is safe and effective for the prevention of pressure ulcers, which can further promote the rational selection of clinical prevention measures. Result: All five studies included in the analysis showed that foam dressings had a positive effect on the prevention of stress injuries. Conclusion: Foam dressings are effective in preventing pressure ulcers. It is suggested that the relevant personnel should strictly choose the materials that meet the requirements when using dressings and train the users on the key points of the application process in advance.
VL  - 10
IS  - 2
ER  - 

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