Research Development
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Research Development
Find out what your colleagues have been writing. This section features articles published by staff working for St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Halton, Knowsley and St Helens community staff.
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Abstract In the period 2011 to 2015, St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust evaluated low-friction bootees (LFB) integrated into the care path for patients at-risk of heel pressure ulceration (hPU) in an initiative to reduce hospital acquired hPU related to friction and shear. In 2012, LFB were introduced and hPU reduced..
Published: | 06/06/2017 |
Authors: | Gleeson D |
Abstract Between the 10 May and 18 July 2016, St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust conducted a small, non-controlled evaluation set out to assess the performance of the Apex Pro-care Auto pressure-relieving mattress in an acute stroke ward. Seven patients, assessed as being at medium-to-high risk of developing a pressure ulcer (..
Published: | 23/02/2017 |
Authors: | Gleeson D |
Abstract Pressure ulcer prevention is a primary requirement for the NHS. Robust nursing procedures and the provision of pressure-relieving equipment is vital in meeting this requirement. However, the Department of Health also regards making considerable financial savings as a fundamental requirement. There is a firm clinical consensus among national and..
Published: | 19/07/2016 |
Authors: | Gleeson D |
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