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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

RCT
46 hospitalised elderly people
In review
Non-blanching erythema 24 hours
3/23 (13%) with 30° tilt position
2/23 (9%) with 90° lateral and supine position

P >0.05
Not significant

RCT
46 hospitalised elderly people
In review
Visible breaks in the epidermis 24 hours
0/23 (0%) with 30° tilt position
0/23 (0%) with 90° lateral and supine position

Reported as non-significant
P value and significance not reported
Not significant

RCT
46 hospitalised elderly people
In review
Proportion of people who found the position difficult to maintain
20/23 (87%) with 30° tilt position
5/23 (22%) with 90° lateral and supine position

P <0.05
Effect size not calculated 90° lateral and supine position