Optimal Patient Turning for Reducing Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers

Randomized Control Trial Evaluating Optimal Patient Turning Procedures for Reducing Hospital Acquired Pressure Ulcers

The purpose of this study is to test whether optimal patient turning, strictly every 2 hours with at least 15 minutes of tissue decompression, reduces the occurrence of hospital acquired pressure ulcers.

This single site, open label, two arm randomized control trial aims to evaluate whether optimal patient turning, strictly every 2 hours with at least 15 minutes of tissue decompression, reduces the occurrence of hospital acquired pressure ulcers. Optimal turning procedures will be obtained with the use of a patient monitoring system (Leaf Healthcare, Inc.) and compared to standard preventative care practices.

Sensors were placed on all participants as they were admitted to ICU. A nurse's user dashboard was turned on for participants in the Optimal Turning Group, but was not turned on for participants in the Standard Care group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adults (>18 years of age)
• Admission to Intensive Care Unit

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children (<18 years of age)
• Adhesive allergy
• Physical limitation for sensor application