Turning and Repositioning Frequency to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries Among Adult Patients: Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: Turning and repositioning is considered one of the strategies to reduce the incidence of pressure injuries (PIs) among hospitalized patients, as it helps to redistribute and minimize direct pressure on the targeted skin and enhance blood perfusion in the affected areas. The frequency of turning and repositioning is generally uniform across clinical settings, with most clinical guidelines recommending a substantial change in a patient's position according to their health status. Notably, the optimal time interval between the position changes has not yet been established. Therefore, this study aimed to review the current literature in relation to the frequency of turning and repositioning adult patients to prevent PIs. The author used a systematic review following Whittemore and Knafl's revi

SUBMITTER: Asiri S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10699153 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature