SynthesisFrontiers in medicine2025
Efficacy of silicone foam dressings in preventing pressure injuries in the sacral and heel areas of patients: a meta-analysis.
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- Modelling and Simulation of Soft Tissue Loading Reduction at the Posterior Heel by a Moisture-Responsive Prophylactic Dressing.International wound journal · 2026Article
- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding pressure injury prevention among prehospital emergency medical personnel: a cross-sectional survey.Frontiers in public health · 2026Observational
- Prevention and Care of Pressure Ulcers in Long-Term Bedridden Adult and Older Adult Patients in the Community: A Systematic Review.Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2026Review
- Beyond Staging: The Role of Pressure Ulcer Site and Multiplicity in Hospital Mortality and Length of Stay.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Pressure injury prevention is clinically critical for optimizing patient outcomes. This meta-analysis systematically evaluates the efficacy of silicone foam dressings in preventing pressure injuries specifically in the sacral and heel regions. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, ClinicalTrials.gov, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), Wanfang, and Weipu Databases, spanning from database inception to May 10, 2025. Eligible studies were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating silicone foam dressings for pressure injury prevention. Meta-analyses were performed using RevMan 5.4 software. Results: Ten RCTs involving 4,817 patients were included, with 2,670 patients in the silicone foam dressing intervention group. Meta-analysis results showed that silicone foam dressings significantly reduced the incidence of stage I pressure injuries in the sacral region [relative risk (RR) = 0.18, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.09-0.33, Conclusion: Silicone foam dressings exhibit significant efficacy in reducing pressure injury incidence in the sacral and heel regions, supporting their clinical recommendation. However, further research is required to explore their cost-effectiveness and long-term outcomes to strengthen evidence for broader implementation.
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