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. 2015 Dec 11;2015:1901.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Healing rates
[8] [9]
Systematic review
120 older people with pressure ulcers in a nursing home, 101 completed study, grade 3 or 4
Data from 1 RCT
Complete ulcer healing 4 weeks
27/60 (45%) with water mattress
29/60 (48%) with layered-foam replacement mattress

RR 0.93
95% CI 0.63 to 1.37
Not significant