Observational studyPloS one2020
Relationship between a pressure redistributing foam mattress and pressure injuries: An observational prospective cohort study.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 26 citations in OpenAlex.
- Ergonomic wedge pillow to reduce neck pain after prone ERCP; a randomized, controlled study.Surgical endoscopy · 2025Trial
- Bio-Based Viscoelastic Polyurethane Foams: Functional Behavior Across Application Temperatures.Polymers · 2026Article
- Postoperative Mobility and its Relationship with Surgery-Related Pressure Injuries: Incidence and Risk Factors in Bariatric Surgery Patients.Obesity surgery · 2026Article
- Unobtrusive Nighttime Movement Monitoring to Support Nursing Home Continence Care: Algorithm Development and Validation Study.JMIR nursing · 2024Article
- Effect of Different Amine Catalysts on the Thermomechanical and Cytotoxic Properties of 'Visco'-Type Polyurethane Foam for Biomedical Applications.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Deriving Multiple-Layer Information from a Motion-Sensing Mattress for Precision Care.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The prevention of pressure injuries in the positioning and mobilization of patients in the ICU: a good clinical practice document by the Italian Society of Anesthesia, Analgesia, Resuscitation and Intensive Care (SIAARTI).Journal of anesthesia, analgesia and critical care · 2022Article
- Viscoelastic Polyurethane Foams for Use as Auxiliary Materials in Orthopedics.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
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Abstract
background and purposePressure injuries remain a significant health care issue in various settings. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between a pressure redistributing foam mattress (PRFM) and the development of pressure injuries.
methodsThis study employed an observational prospective cohort study design. We enrolled 254 participants from the intensive care unit who were at risk of developing pressure injuries. Participants were exposed to either a nonpressure redistributing foam mattress (NPRFM), which was the standard mattress used at the study site, or a PRFM made of viscoelastic, temperature-sensitive, polyurethane memory foam. The patients' assignment to either a PRFM or NPRFM was performed upon their admission, before the study eligibility screening. The relationship between the PRFM and the development of pressure injuries was studied using a logistic regression model.
resultsThe overall incidence of pressure injuries was 5.9% (15/254) in our study, with 1.6% (2/127) for participants who used a PRFM and 10.2% (13/127) for those using a NPRFM. After adjusting for potential confounding variables, use of a PRFM was associated with an 88% reduced risk of pressure injury development (OR = 0.12, 95% CI: 0.03, 0.56, P = 0.007). The use of a PRFM also contributed to a postponed occurrence of pressure injuries by 4.2 days on average in comparison with that of a NPRFM (P = 0.041).
conclusionsA PRFM is associated with a significantly reduced incidence and postponed occurrence of pressure injuries. It is recommended to use a PRFM for patients at risk of developing pressure injuries.
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