Authors

  1. Yap , Tracey L.
  2. Alderden , Jenny
  3. Gadhoumi , Kais
  4. Horn , Susan D.
  5. Sonenblum , Sharon Eve
  6. Hays , Judith C.
  7. Kennerly , Susan M.

Abstract

Findings challenge assumptions that nursing home residents are inactive and at risk for prolonged sitting. These preliminary findings, along with TEAM-UP findings where no pressure injuries occurred in up to 5 hours in prolonged positions, support establishing a standard 3-hour repositioning interval with use of high-density mattresses without a negative impact on pressure injury occurrence. There should be caution when considering repositioning intervals greater than 3 hours. Further research is indicated to explore protective effect of episodic transient movements of other subgroups.