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Effects of a continuous lateral turning device on pressure relief

Authors
 Nam Ho Do  ;  Deog Young Kim  ;  Jung-Hoon Kim  ;  Jong Hyun Choi  ;  So Young Joo  ;  Na Kyung Kang  ;  Yoon Su Ba다 
Citation
 JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SCIENCE , Vol.28(2) : 460-466, 2016 
Journal Title
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY SCIENCE
ISSN
 0915-5287 
Issue Date
2016
Keywords
Continuous lateral turning ; Pressure time integration ; Pressure ulcer
Abstract
[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to examine the pressure-relieving effects of a continuous lateral turning device on common pressure ulcer sites. [Subjects] Twenty-four healthy adults participated. [Methods] The design of our continuous lateral turning device was motivated by the need for an adequate pressure-relieving device for immobile and/or elderly people. The procedure of manual repositioning is embodied in our continuous lateral turning device. The interface pressure and time were measured, and comfort grade was evaluated during sessions of continuous lateral turning at 0°, 15°, 30°, and 45°. We quantified the pressure-relieving effect using peak pressure, mean pressure, and pressure time integration. [Results] Participants demonstrated pressure time integration values below the pressure-time threshold at 15°, 30°, and 45° at all the common pressure ulcer sites. Moreover, the most effective angles for pressure relief at the common pressure ulcer sites were 30° at the occiput, 15° at the left scapula, 45° at the right scapula, 45° at the sacrum, 15° at the right heel, and 30° at the left heel. However, angles greater than 30° induced discomfort. [Conclusion] Continuous lateral turning with our specially designed device effectively relieved the pressure of targeted sites. Moreover, the suggested angles of continuous lateral turning can be used to relieve pressure at targeted sites.
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DOI
10.1589/jpts.28.460
Appears in Collections:
1. College of Medicine (의과대학) > Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine (재활의학교실) > 1. Journal Papers
Yonsei Authors
Kang, Na Kyung(강나경)
Kim, Deog Young(김덕용) ORCID logo https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7622-6311
Joo, So Young(주소영)
URI
https://ir.ymlib.yonsei.ac.kr/handle/22282913/146780
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