A product evaluation of the Trio dynamic therapy mattress.

Any product, once CE marked and licensed, can be used to treat a patient. The question is how do practitioners make that choice? And once made do we share our experiences of using the product with others? The purpose of this product evaluation is to test the Sidhil Trio mattress in the 'real world'. Two nursing homes used the mattress as part of their pressure ulcer prevention care for a maximum of 12 weeks with a total of 13 residents. During this time the staff and residents were asked about what they thought of the mattress and how well they felt it performed as users. Skin assessments were also undertaken weekly to assess the primary function of the mattress; does it help in the prevention of pressure damage. Of the 13 residents one developed superficial pressure damage but other residents did improve. Other positive functions of the mattress design were found; the hinged section allowed residents to sit up in bed while maintaining a therapy function and the 'solid' side panels gave stability for residents when sitting on the edge of the bed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]