Effectivity and Efficiency of Turning Frequencies: a Randomised Controlled Trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Pressure Ulcer Lesions (Grade 2 or More)

• Registration Number: NCT00262444
• Lead Sponsor: University Ghent

Brief Summary

Evaluation of the difference in pressure ulcer incidence or the time to develop pressure ulcers depending on the turning frequencies.

Detailed Description

Evaluation of the difference in pressure ulcer incidence or the time to develop pressure ulcers depending on the turning frequencies.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2003-09
• Study Completion: 2005-05
• Study First Submitted: 2005-12-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-12-04
• Study First Posted: 2005-12-06
• Status Verified: 2007-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2007-12-19
• Last Update Posted: 2007-12-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 500

Inclusion Criteria

• non-blanchable erythema above a bony prominence
• Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• Pressure ulcers grade 3 or 4
• Turning contra-indicated based on medical grounds

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Incidence of pressure ulcers	during 5 weeks
Time to develop pressure ulcers

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Different risk factors: age, length, weight, incontinence, urinary catheter, blood pressure, mobility, activity, diabetes, CVA, KATZ score, medication, duration in a sitting posture

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Ghent; 🇧🇪 Ghent, Belgium