| Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours | 
| Healing rates | |||||
| Systematic review | 120 elderly people with pressure ulcers in a nursing home, 101 completed study, grade III or IV Data from 1 RCT | Complete ulcer healing
4 weeks 45% with layered-foam replacement mattress 48% with water mattress Absolute numbers not reported | Reported as not significant P value not reported | Not significant |