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Johan Vreven

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Twice as effective as a change pressure system

Repose has always achieved good results, but has often stood in the shadow of alternating pressure systems – traditionally the standard in pressure ulcer treatment. As a result, Repose was sometimes seen as a lower-quality alternative. A recent study proves otherwise.

Study: repose vs. alternate pressure systems

A comprehensive clinical study compared the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of static air mattresses (such as Repose) with alternating pressure mattresses in high-risk patients in nursing facilities.

Published in International Journal of Nursing Studies (June 8, 2019)

Method

  • 308 patients aged 65 years and older
  • 26 Belgian RVTs
  • High risk of pressure ulcers (Braden ≤ 12 and/or mobility ≤ 2)
  • Bed- and chair-bound patients
  • Control group (n=154): treatment with alternating pressure mattress and standard seat and heel cushions
  • Repose group (n=154): treatment with Repose mattress, seat cushion and heel protectors or heel wedge

Results

  1. Helps prevent bedsores
  • Change pressure mattress: 11.7% incidence
  • Repose: 5.2% incidence

Repose halves the incidence of pressure sores and proves its effectiveness in preventing bedsores.

  1. Longer protection
  • Exchange pressure mattress: 5.4 days without pressure ulcers
  • Repose: 10.5 days without pressure ulcers

Repose’s constant pressure distribution provides better protection than the cyclic action of alternate pressure systems.

  1. Cost-saving
  • Changing pressure mattress: €0.53 per day
  • Repose: €0.21 per day

Repose delivers equal or better results at less than half the cost, freeing up more space for broader prevention programs.

A new standard in pressure ulcer prevention

Repose proves that innovation can be more effective and affordable than traditional interchangeable pressure systems. The scientific study to back this up was published in International Journal of Nursing Studies on June 8, 2019:

A multicentre prospective randomized controlled clinical trial comparing the effectiveness and cost of a static air mattress and alternating air pressure mattress to prevent pressure ulcers in nursing home residents

Poster: START Study: An RCT to compare the effectiveness of a static air mattress versus an alternating air pressure mattress to prevent pressure ulcers

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