Pressure ulcers remain one of the most painful yet preventable complications for people receiving long-term care. In this article, I explore how consistent repositioning, pressure-relieving equipment, and proactive monitoring can significantly reduce risk. The piece also highlights a 12-week trial in UK care homes using an automatic lateral turning system, which demonstrated improvements in pressure ulcer prevention, reduced manual handling for staff, and better comfort for residents — particularly those at high risk or receiving end-of-life care.
For a deeper look at practical strategies for preventing pressure ulcers in care settings, including insights from a UK care-home trial, read this article on the Care England SMART directory.