Comparison of the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Effects of Two Mattresses With Different Support Surfaces Used in Bedridden Patients

Patients with an odd number were assigned to group I, while those with an even number were allocated to group II. Patients in group I were provided with a pressure sore prevention bed featuring a support surface with vibration (massage) capabilities, a cube/block system creating a low-pressure area, and a ventilation system, routinely utilized in the unit. For group II patients, a viscoelastic pressure sore prevention mattress with an orthopedic support surface, routinely employed in the unit, was used.Within the first six hours after admission, patients in both groups underwent initial assessments using the Braden Scale to determine their pressure sore risk. Both groups were monitored for a maximum of four weeks, with daily pressure ulcer assessments conducted using the Pressure Ulcer Observation Form. Pressure sore area in both groups was calculated in square centimeters (cm2) using the Wound Measurement Ruler.