Low airloss hydrotherapy versus standard care for incontinent hospitalized patients

Article Abstract:

A low airloss hydrotherapy bed may not prevent pressure sores in incontinent hospitalized patients. The Clensicair bed incorporates a fast-drying, permeable sheet and an integrated cleansing system for cleaning patients and the bed and keeping moisture away from skin. Researchers compared the bed with standard beds, such as foam mattresses and air beds, in 116 hospital patients with urinary or fecal incontinence. Both patients and nursing staff were largely dissatisfied with the bed, and 48% of patients using the new bed developed new bedsores, compared to 14% of patients in standard beds.

Care and treatment, Evaluation, Product information, Hospital patients, Hospital beds, Support Systems International Corp.

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The impact of legislation on psychotropic drug use in nursing homes: a cross-national perspective

Article Abstract:

Limiting the use of psychotropic drugs in nursing homes has not necessarily reduced the risk of falling, according to a study of nursing homes in the US and five other countries that have no restrictions on psychotropic drug use. Patients in Italy, Iceland, and Japan were less likely to fall and those in Sweden and Denmark were more likely to fall.

World, Prevention, Falls (Accidents), Accidental falls, Psychotropic drugs

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The increasing medical malpractice risk related to pressure ulcers in the United States

Article Abstract:

This article reviews the trend in increased malpractice cases against nursing homes by older patients for pressure ulcers under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987.

Medical personnel, Malpractice, Medical malpractice, Aged patients, Elderly patients

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