Impact of a new clinical mattress solution on interface pressure and comfort during supine lying.

Objective: Effective pressure management for individuals is critical for hospital and community-based care, to prevent the occurrence of pressure ulcers. This study explores the impact of a new mattress and topper solution on interface pressure and comfort during supine lying.

Method: In this quantitative, healthy cohort study, patient-surface interface pressures were calculated for three mattresses (a standard hospital mattress, a new mattress solution (Levitex Foams Ltd.

Pressure distribution analysis of X-Ray table mattresses.

Background: There is a risk of developing pressure ulcers from lying on an X-ray table mattress, if the mattress pressure redistribution properties are poor.

Aim: To assess the pressure redistribution properties of 'new' and 'in current clinical use' X-ray table mattresses.

Methods And Materials: Twenty one X-ray table mattresses, each of 2.

A Phantom-Based Method to Assess X-Ray Table Mattress Interface Pressures.

Background: Pressure redistribution performance of x-ray table mattresses can influence the development of pressure ulcers in at-risk populations. Interface pressure analysis, with human participants, is a common method to assess mattresses. This approach has limitations that relate to the lack of standardisation between and within humans.

Multidisciplinary approaches to moving and handling for formal and informal carers in community palliative care.

Health professionals such as nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists provide a wealth of support in the community to patients and their carers receiving palliative care. Moving and handling is one such support that needs careful consideration and assessment including risk, by appropriately qualified professionals. A combination of skills are required as well as knowledge of up to date equipment to assist the health professional in deciding how to formulate safe moving and handling interventions in a timely way.