Preventing HAPIs with a wearable device


The 2.5 million patients in the US who develop hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) every year cost the nation's healthcare system billions of dollars. However, a wearable device is significantly reducing the risk of PIs compared to standard of care.

A tiny, wearable monitoring device has demonstrated a 94% reduction in the risk of pressure injury, compared to the standard of care. This brief summary covers findings from a meta-analysis of nearly 4,000 patients.

Key learning points:
  • An overview of the LEAF◊ Patient Monitoring System
  • Why traditional, manual turn reminders are falling to the wayside
  • Results from sensitivity analyses
 

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1Reference: Nherera L. Meta-analysis shows patient wearable sensor reduces incidence of hospital acquired pressure injuries in critically ill patients. Poster presented at: Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Fall 2022; October 14–16 2022; Las Vegas, NV, USA