The frictional energy absorber effectiveness and its impact on the pressure ulcer prevention performance of multilayer dressings.
Pressure ulcers including heel ulcers remain a global healthcare concern. This study comprehensively evaluates the biomechanical effectiveness of the market‐popular ALLEVYN® LIFE multilayer dressing in preventing heel ulcers. It focuses on the contribution of the frictional sliding occurring between...
| Published in: | International Wound Journal Vol. 21; no. 4; pp. 1 - 15 |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Apr2024
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