Decubitus ulcer (bedsore) on old persons back The risk of pressure injuries is real in patients living in nursing homes. This column reviews 3 recent studies that question the “q2h repositioning” rule ...

Researchers at Duke University School of Nursing in Durham, N.C., launched a five-year study to identify the optimal time for repositioning patients to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers. Patients ...

Two- to four-hour repositioning intervals significantly lowered the rate of pressure ulcers compared to no repositioning or longer intervals, found a review of 15 previous studies involving more than ...