Reduced mobility is a significant risk factor for pressure injury development, international guidelines emphasise the need for regular turning and repositioning of patients to help prevent skin damage¹. While a pressure redistribution mattress may enable the repositioning regimen to be individualised, regular postural change is still important but not without risk to the patient or caregiver.

Empowering movement is fundamental to any patient rehabilitation programme and is a core principle in the prevention of pressure injury development. With the impact of the current pandemic, the focus on mobilising and rehabilitating patients earlier and often throughout the day has never been higher.

The power of intervention in pressure injury prevention and management Discover key interventions in pressure injury prevention and management to enhance patient care and outcomes. Learn more on Arjo’s blog. The power of intervention in pressure injury prevention and management by Sharon Maris, Director Global Medical Affairs for Pressure Injury Prevention Pressure injury prevention interventions are key to reducing the risk of developing painful, resource intensive and costl

Rehabilitering gennem tidlig mobilisering efter operation – din vejledning til at hjælpe mennesker med at komme sig hurtigere Brug af hjælpemiddelløsninger til plejemodtagerhåndtering er en effektiv måde at hjælpe med at genvinde eller opretholde mobilitet på – og vi er her for at støtte hvert eneste skridt på vejen. Vores rehabiliteringsvejledning hjælper med at styrke bevægelse og samtidig reducere risikoen for skader på plejepersonalet.