The Effect Pomegranate Seed Oil Prevention and Progression Pressure Ulcers in Intensive Care Patients

Intervention groups: In addition to the routine care of the patients, Pomegranate seed oil will be applied to the sacrum and heels twice a day between 09.00-21.00 without pressing. 1.5 cc will be applied to the back of the sacrum and 1 cc to each heel, using circular movements without pressure for approximately 5 seconds. It will be waited for 2-3 minutes for the body to absorb the oil, then it will be touched and removed with a napkin without any rubbing movements. The application will be applied for 6 days. The patient follow-up form will be completed by the researcher every day at 12:00 noon. Again, on the 6th day of the application, evaluation surveys with the Braden risk assessment scale will be conducted by the researcher.

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