13 July 2023 Interventions, stakeholders and organisation related to pressure ulcer prevention for individuals with spinal cord injuries in transition from hospital to home – A scoping review Highlights There is a discrepancy between recommendations and delivered care in pressure ulcer prevention in people with spinal cord injuries. Pressure ulcers cause missed opportunities for the most optimal life for people with spinal cord injuries. There is a potential for improvement in pressure ulcer prevention in the transition of people with spinal cord injuries. […] Full story
08 March 2023 Comparative effectiveness of heel-specific medical devices for the prevention of heel pressure ulcers: A systematic review Greenwood C, Nelson EA, Nixon J, Vargas-Palacios A, McGinnis E Pressure ulcers (PU) develop & heal differently to the heel compared to other body sites This paper reviews the effectiveness of all heel specific devices for the prevention of heel PUs Off-loading devices may reduce HPU incidence, but low-quality evidence reduces certainty Insufficient evidence of […] Full story
24 October 2022 Skin damage prevention in the prone ventilated critically ill patient: A comprehensive review and gap analysis (PRONEtect study) Anika Fourie, Maarit Ahtiala, Joyce Black, Heidi Hevia, Fiona Coyer, Amit Gefen, Kim LeBlanc, Steven Smet, Kathleen Vollman, Yolanda Walsh, Dimitri Beeckman Highlights Skin damage is a common hazard during prone ventilation Comprehensive but brief evidence-based practical guidance is not available More evidence is needed for prone positioning devices to prevent harm This work is […] Full story
24 October 2022 Sex-specific differences in prevention and treatment of institutional-acquired pressure ulcers in hospitals and nursing homes Andrea Lichterfeld-Kottner, Nils Lahmann, Jan Kottner Highlights Sex-specific differences in prevention of pressure ulcers were minor in hospitals and nursing homes More women at risk of institutional-acquired pressure ulcers were underweight, whereas more men were obese Women generally receive more special support surfaces View on Journal of Tissue Viability website Full story
14 September 2022 Risk factors for the development and evolution of deep tissue injuries: A systematic review It is now recognised that Deep Tissue Injury (DTI) has a unique clinical appearance. None the less, there is a paucity of information on the specific risk factors associated with DTI as well as what influences their outcomes. The objective of this systematic review was to unearth and showcase current evidence on the epidemiological characteristics […] Full story
04 August 2022 Protective equipment-related pressure ulcers in healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review During the height of the COVID pandemic my colleagues and I at the RCSI Skin Wounds and Trauma Research Centre were involved in two projects that involved preventing facial pressure ulcers, caused by PPE, in frontline COVID staff. This paper added further fuel to what was a global phenomenon, and one we must take learnings […] Full story
04 August 2022 The influence of sock composition on the appearance of foot blisters in hikers The study written about in this paper examined the role of sock fibres (synthetic vs natural) in preventing blisters in over 200 long-distance hikers, all of whom had to meet strict inclusion criteria. The mean age of the sample was 35.8 ± 14.5 years, from 22 countries, and all were undertaking the Camino de Santiago […] Full story
23 February 2022 Understanding the association between pressure ulcers and sitting in adults what does it mean for me and my carers? Seating guidelines for people, carers and health & social care professionals Highlights Costs for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers have increased significantly There is limited published advice on seating and the prevention of pressure ulcers Publications and guidelines lack end user collaboration in their development A practical guide for people, carers and health and social care professionals has been developed Full story
23 February 2022 Developing the tissue viability seating guidelines Highlights A practical guide was required for people who remain seated The guidelines were developed by applying a triangulation of methods End user collaboration was paramount Advanced the best possible care to prevent and treat pressure ulcers Full story
16 February 2022 “At a Glance” Seating Guidelines for people, carers, health and social care professionals The aim of this guide is to provide up to date information regarding the risk of developing a pressure ulcer through sitting for long periods of time. Full story
15 February 2022 Seating Guidelines – Understanding the association between pressure ulcers and sitting in adults what does it mean for me and my carers? Abstract The aim of the publication was to develop a practical guide for people, carers and health and social care professionals on how the research and evidence base on pressure ulcer prevention and management can be applied to those who remain seated for extended periods of time. This publication was developed at the request of the […] Full story
