The effect of head of bed elevation on subepidermal moisture at the sacrum and heels in healthy adults: A crossover study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Pressure injury; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622001456741
• Lead Sponsor: Griffith University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Completion: 2022-04-12
• Study Start: 2022-11-15
• Last Update Posted: 21 November 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 48

Inclusion Criteria

age of 18 or over,
with no physical limitations,
who self reported being healthy
having the capacity to consent

Exclusion Criteria

Over 2 meters tall
Having poor skin integrity
Having a prior pressure injury at the sacrum and heels
On long-term steroids
Pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified