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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
130 people
In review
Incidence of pressure ulcers 8 weeks
2/61 (3%) with hydrocellular heel supports
22/50 (44%) with orthopaedic wool padding

RR 0.07
95% CI 0.02 to 0.30
These results should be interpreted with caution because of the lack of intention-to-treat analysis
Large effect size hydrocellular heel supports