頭側ギャッジアップ時にスライディングシートを活用することによる褥瘡予防の効果 : 仙骨部の圧力と身体の主観的不快感に着目して

Abstract

In this research, we measured the pressure applied to the sacrum region and the subjective discomfort of the body for the purpose of clarifying the validity of the head side gatch-up method of utilizing the sliding sheets through analyzing of the effect of the method. As a result, utilizing the sliding sheets as a method of reducing the burden on the sacrum region during head side gatch-up the bed is not very effective for reducing the pressure applied to the region. However, it is suggested that it is effective for the reducing the uncomfortable feeling on the body. In the future, it’s important to utilize sliding sheets during gatch-up for the people who are difficult to convert their own posture, it’s not only to prevent of pressure ulcers, but also to reduce the subjective discomfort of the body.