Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements
Sitting for prolonged periods of time increases seating interface pressures, which is known to increase the risk of developing pressure ulcers. Those at risk of developing pressure ulcers are advised to perform pressure relieving movements such as “pushups” or “forward leans” in order to reduce the...
Saved in:
| Main Authors: | , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Wiley
2013-01-01
|
| Series: | Nursing Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/124095 |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1832563531638112256 |
|---|---|
| author | Rachel Schofield Alison Porter-Armstrong May Stinson |
| author_facet | Rachel Schofield Alison Porter-Armstrong May Stinson |
| author_sort | Rachel Schofield |
| collection | DOAJ |
| description | Sitting for prolonged periods of time increases seating interface pressures, which is known to increase the risk of developing pressure ulcers. Those at risk of developing pressure ulcers are advised to perform pressure relieving movements such as “pushups” or “forward leans” in order to reduce the duration and magnitude of pressure acting on the vulnerable ischial tuberosity region. The aim of this review was to synthesize and critique the existing literature investigating the effectiveness of pressure relieving movements on seating interface pressures. The twenty-seven articles included in this paper highlight the need for further research investigating the effect of recommended pressure relieving movements on the pressures around the ischial tuberosities. Furthermore, this review found that the majority of individuals at risk of developing pressure ulcers do not adhere with the pressure relieving frequency or magnitude of movements currently recommended, indicating a need for pressure ulcer prevention to be explored further. |
| format | Article |
| id | doaj-art-ecc0daf70d6140aaa7b11ac5b5acbebd |
| institution | Kabale University |
| issn | 2090-1429 2090-1437 |
| language | English |
| publishDate | 2013-01-01 |
| publisher | Wiley |
| record_format | Article |
| series | Nursing Research and Practice |
| spelling | doaj-art-ecc0daf70d6140aaa7b11ac5b5acbebd2025-02-03T01:20:04ZengWileyNursing Research and Practice2090-14292090-14372013-01-01201310.1155/2013/124095124095Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving MovementsRachel Schofield0Alison Porter-Armstrong1May Stinson2Rehabilitation Sciences and Research Centre, School of Health Sciences, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, BT37 0QB, UKRehabilitation Sciences and Research Centre, School of Health Sciences, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, BT37 0QB, UKRehabilitation Sciences and Research Centre, School of Health Sciences, University of Ulster, Jordanstown, BT37 0QB, UKSitting for prolonged periods of time increases seating interface pressures, which is known to increase the risk of developing pressure ulcers. Those at risk of developing pressure ulcers are advised to perform pressure relieving movements such as “pushups” or “forward leans” in order to reduce the duration and magnitude of pressure acting on the vulnerable ischial tuberosity region. The aim of this review was to synthesize and critique the existing literature investigating the effectiveness of pressure relieving movements on seating interface pressures. The twenty-seven articles included in this paper highlight the need for further research investigating the effect of recommended pressure relieving movements on the pressures around the ischial tuberosities. Furthermore, this review found that the majority of individuals at risk of developing pressure ulcers do not adhere with the pressure relieving frequency or magnitude of movements currently recommended, indicating a need for pressure ulcer prevention to be explored further.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/124095 |
| spellingShingle | Rachel Schofield Alison Porter-Armstrong May Stinson Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements Nursing Research and Practice |
| title | Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements |
| title_full | Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements |
| title_fullStr | Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements |
| title_short | Reviewing the Literature on the Effectiveness of Pressure Relieving Movements |
| title_sort | reviewing the literature on the effectiveness of pressure relieving movements |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/124095 |
| work_keys_str_mv | AT rachelschofield reviewingtheliteratureontheeffectivenessofpressurerelievingmovements AT alisonporterarmstrong reviewingtheliteratureontheeffectivenessofpressurerelievingmovements AT maystinson reviewingtheliteratureontheeffectivenessofpressurerelievingmovements |