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 |