U.S., Aug. 27 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07141134) titled 'Turnova: The Clinical Efficacy, Manpower Reduction, and Cost-Effectiveness of Turn-Assist Alternating Pressure Air Mattresses for Pressure Injury Prevention in the ICU' on Aug. 12.
Brief Summary: Pressure injuries are common in intensive care unit (ICU) patients who cannot reposition themselves. International guidelines recommend using support surfaces to redistribute pressure and regular turning to prevent these injuries. In Taiwan, high-specification foam mattresses (HSFM) with manual turning remain the standard, but frequent repositioning is labor-intensive and challenging in settings with limited nursing staff. The Turn-Assist A...