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 |