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. 2011 May 5;2011:1901.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Pressure of ulcers

Systematic review
40 people
Data from 1 RCT
Development of pressure ulcers
with foam and fibre replacement mattress consisting of 5 sections
with 4-inch (10 cm) thick dimpled foam mattress
Absolute results not reported

RR 0.42
95% CI 0.18 to 0.96
NNT for 10 to 21 days' treatment: 3
95% CI 2 to 25
Moderate effect size foam and fibre replacement mattress consisting of 5 sections