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

Systematic review
730 people over 18 years of age
2 RCTs in this analysis
Occurrence of pressure ulcers
35/373 (9%) with medical sheepskin overlay with or without usual care
80/365 (22%) with standard hospital mattress/usual care

RR 0.42
95% CI 0.22 to 0.81
P = 0.009
Moderate effect size medical sheepskin overlay with or without usual care