Use of point-of-care subepidermal moisture devices to detect localised oedema and evaluate pressure injury risk: A scoping review.
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DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16630
Abstract: AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To map current literature on bedside clinicians' use of point-of-care subepidermal moisture devices to identify increased pressure injury risk. BACKGROUND Pressure injuries are a substantial healthcare burden. Localised oedema occurs before visible… read more here.
Keywords: moisture devices; pressure injury; pressure; subepidermal moisture ... See more keywords
Subepidermal moisture detection of pressure induced tissue damage on the trunk: The pressure ulcer detection study outcomes
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DOI: 10.1111/wrr.12548
Abstract: We examined the relationship between subepidermal moisture measured using surface electrical capacitance and visual skin assessment of pressure ulcers at the trunk location (sacral, ischial tuberosities) in 417 nursing home residents residing in 19 facilities.… read more here.
Keywords: moisture; pressure ulcer; subepidermal moisture; skin damage ... See more keywords