| Sensitivity analysis |
Studies |
Participants |
Statistical Method |
Effect Estimate |
| Comparison: Foam surfaces compared with alternating pressure (active) air surfaces |
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| Outcome: Proportion of participants developing a new pressure ulcer |
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4 |
2247 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) |
1.41 [1.08, 1.83] |
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2 |
|
Hazard Ratio (IV, Random, 95% CI) |
2.46 [0.61, 9.88] |
|
1 |
2029 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) |
1.29 [0.96, 1.74] |
| Comparison: Foam surfaces compared with reactive air surfaces |
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| Outcome: Proportion of participants developing a new pressure ulcer |
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|
4 |
229 |
Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) |
2.47 [1.40, 4.38] |