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2015 (English)In: Biological Research for Nursing, ISSN 1099-8004, E-ISSN 1552-4175, Vol. 17, no 2, p. 142-151Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
Background: Although repositioning is considered an important intervention to prevent pressure ulcers, tissue response during loading in different lying positions has not been adequately explored.
Aim: To compare the effects of different lying positions on interface pressure, skin temperature, and tissue blood flow in nursing home residents.
Method: From May 2011 to August 2012, interface pressure, skin temperature, and blood flow at three tissue depths were measured for 1 hr over the sacrum in 30 supine tilt and 0 supine positions and over the trochanter major in 30lateral and 90lateral positions in 25 residents aged 65 years or older. Measurement of interface pressure was accomplished using a pneumatic pressure transmitter connected to a digital manometer, skin temperature using a temperature sensor, and blood flow using photoplethysmography and laser Doppler flowmetry.
Results: Interface pressure was significantly higher in the 0supine and 90lateral positions than in 30supine tilt and 30 lateral positions. The mean skin temperature increased from baseline in all positions. Blood flow was significantly higher in the 30 supine tilt position compared to the other positions. A hyperemic response in the post pressure period was seen at almost all tissue depths and positions.
Conclusion: The 30supine tilt position generated less interface pressure and allowed greater tissue perfusion, suggesting that this position is the most beneficial.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Sage Publications, 2015
Keywords
nursing home residents, patient repositioning, pressure ulcer, interface pressure, skin temperature, tissue blood flow
National Category
Clinical Medicine Nursing
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-109318 (URN)10.1177/1099800414540515 (DOI)000349332300003 ()25037449 (PubMedID)
Note
The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship and/or publication of this article: This research project was funded by the Research Council, Sodra Alvsborg Hospital, Boras, Sweden [VGFOUSA-318701]; the Research Council, Ostergotland, Linkoping, Sweden [LIO-197101]; the Dermatology Department Research Foundation at Sodra Alvsborg Hospital, Boras Sweden [April 01, 2010]; the SwedBank Sjuharad Foundation for Research at the Sodra Alvsborg Hospital, Boras, Sweden [October 10, 2011]; the Sodra Alvsborg Hospital, Boras, Sweden [April 01, 2011]; the King Gustaf V and Queen Victoria's Freemason Foundation [December 2011]; the NovaMedTech and European Union-European Regional Development Fund [September 29, 2011]; Faculty of Health Science Linkoping University, Linkoping, Sweden [LIO-200671].
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