Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements
Joint Authors
Stinson, May
Porter-Armstrong, Alison P.
Schofield, Rachel
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-01-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Sitting for prolonged periods of time increases seating interface pressures, which is known to increase the risk of developing pressure ulcers.
Those at risk of developing pressure ulcers are advised to perform pressure relieving movements such as “pushups” or “forward leans” in order to reduce the duration and magnitude of pressure acting on the vulnerable ischial tuberosity region.
The aim of this review was to synthesize and critique the existing literature investigating the effectiveness of pressure relieving movements on seating interface pressures.
The twenty-seven articles included in this paper highlight the need for further research investigating the effect of recommended pressure relieving movements on the pressures around the ischial tuberosities.
Furthermore, this review found that the majority of individuals at risk of developing pressure ulcers do not adhere with the pressure relieving frequency or magnitude of movements currently recommended, indicating a need for pressure ulcer prevention to be explored further.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Schofield, Rachel& Porter-Armstrong, Alison P.& Stinson, May. 2013. Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements. Nursing Research and Practice،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Schofield, Rachel…[et al.]. Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements. Nursing Research and Practice No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-13.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Schofield, Rachel& Porter-Armstrong, Alison P.& Stinson, May. Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements. Nursing Research and Practice. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447474
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447474