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| Author/Association: | Arslan K, Ates S |
| Title: | The effects of using heel protectors on the prevention of heel pressure injuries and plantar flexion contractures [with consumer summary] |
| Source: | Nursing in Critical Care 2024 Nov;29(6):1729-1738 |
| Method: | clinical trial |
| Method Score: | 4/10 [Eligibility criteria: No; Random allocation: Yes; Concealed allocation: No; Baseline comparability: Yes; Blind subjects: No; Blind therapists: No; Blind assessors: No; Adequate follow-up: No; Intention-to-treat analysis: No; Between-group comparisons: Yes; Point estimates and variability: Yes. Note: Eligibility criteria item does not contribute to total score] *This score has been confirmed* |
| Consumer Summary: | WHAT IS KNOWN ABOUT THE TOPIC: Patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) have a higher risk of developing pressure injuries than patients in other hospital departments. Patients who are sedated in ICUs are at risk of developing plantar flexion contracture. Pressure injuries and contractures can negatively affect a patient's ability to carry out daily activities and can lead to longer hospital stays. To prevent heel pressure injuries and plantar flexion contractures, health care professionals make use of different support surfaces. WHAT THIS PAPER ADDS: The use of heel protector boots in high-risk patients who are admitted to intensive care units has been found to prevent the development of heel pressure injuries. The use of heel protector boots in these patients can reduce joint range of motion. Therefore, heel protectors can be considered as a preventive measure against these two pathological conditions specifically in intensive care units. |
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