A prototype of automatic mattress turning device for pressure ulcer prevention
Background: Pressure ulcer is a major health care problem in bed ridden patients. One of preventive measures is repositioning every 2 hours which is a burden workload on a caregiver. Objectives: The study aimed to develop and test a laboratory prototype of the automatic mattress turning device (A...
Main Authors: | Narongrat Sawattikanon, Kanyaluck Uttrarachon, Radom Pongvuthithum, Thawan Sucharitakul, Wetchayan Rangsri |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Chaing Mai University
2018-12-01
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Series: | Journal of Associated Medical Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://www.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/bulletinAMS/article/view/119291 |
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