SUPPORTING RESEARCH

MEMORY FOAM

Daley et al, 2013 used cushions with a top layer of Visco memory foam (vmf) to allow the immersion of bony prominences, and a bottom layer of firm foam providing stable support. This cushion structure is identical to Falls Care Limited Pressure Relieving Cushions. In this study all participants were using a (vmf) cushion, there was an 88.3% reduction in the incidence of pressure ulcers and skin redness in the group at the end when compared to the start of the study. The control group used cushions (e.g. air, gel & air alternating cushions) experienced 5% increase in pressure ulcers in the same period.

– The Clinicians Seating Handbook 

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  Daly, O., Casey, J., Martin S., Tierney, M., McVey., O. 2013, The effectiveness of specialist seating provision for nursing home residents. University of Ulster: Northern Ireland.