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. 2011 May 5;2011:1901.
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