The effect of Aloe Vera gel on prevention of pressure ulcers in patients hospitalized in the orthopedic wards: a randomized triple-blind clinical trial

Abstract Background One of the most common orthopedic problems is the incidence of pressure ulcer followed by immobility. This study aimed to investigate the effect of Aloe Vera gel on the prevention of pressure ulcer in patients hospitalized in the orthopedic ward. Method This study is a randomized...

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Main Authors: Davood Hekmatpou, Fatemeh Mehrabi, Kobra Rahzani, Atefeh Aminiyan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-018-2326-2