Theoretically informed codesign of a tailored intervention to support pressure ulcer prevention behaviours by older people living in their own homes in the UK and their lay carers: an intervention codesign study (C-PrUP).

Objective: To codesign a theoretically underpinned, healthcare practitioner-mediated, tailored intervention to support housebound older patients and their lay carers to adopt pressure ulcer prevention behaviours.

Design: Theoretical domains framework informed codesign.

Setting: One geographical area in the UK, spanning several community National Health Service Trusts.

Barriers and facilitators to pressure ulcer prevention behaviours by older people living in their own homes and their lay carers: a qualitative study.

Objective: To identify barriers and facilitators to pressure ulcer prevention behaviours in community-dwelling older people and their lay carers.

Design: Theoretically informed qualitative interviews with two-phase, deductive then inductive, thematic analysis.

Setting: The study was conducted in one geographical region in the UK, spanning several community National Health Service Trusts.

How consistent and effective are current repositioning strategies for pressure ulcer prevention?

Aim: To examine the inter-practitioner variability of repositioning for pressure ulcer prevention, the effectiveness of the intervention, and whether the provision of written guidance influenced the repositioning technique.

Methods: A pre-test post-test study design was utilised. Descriptive data regarding the work history of participants was collected.

The physiological response of soft tissue to periodic repositioning as a strategy for pressure ulcer prevention.

Background: Individuals who have reduced mobility are at risk of developing pressure ulcers if they are subjected to sustained static postures. To reduce this risk, clinical guidelines advocate healthcare professionals reposition patients regularly. Automated tilting mechanisms have recently been introduced to provide periodic repositioning.