Preventing pressure ulcers in institutionalized elders: assessing the effects of small, unscheduled shifts in body position

Decubitus. 1990 Nov;3(4):20-4.

Abstract

This pre-test/post-test, two-week experimental clinical study compared the effect of small, unscheduled shifts in body position in preventing pressure ulcers in two groups of elders (n = 19) determined at risk by the Norton Scale. No statistically significant effects were found using these small shifts.

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Nursing Assessment
  • Nursing Evaluation Research
  • Nursing Theory
  • Posture*
  • Pressure Ulcer / nursing*
  • Pressure Ulcer / prevention & control
  • Self Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities