Content on prevention and technology in healthcare
IoT for patient safety: how to choose the best pressure injury prevention solution
The 6 criteria for evaluating an IoT pressure injury prevention solution in Brazilian hospitals — and how Preveni's Brazilian technology meets each one…
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How to reduce pressure injury incidence in a hospital with technology
Incidence drops when repositioning the at-risk patient stops depending on memory and becomes monitored, alerted and measured. The 5 steps and where technology fits in…
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Prevention that delivers results: how to calculate the ROI of DecSense sensors in your hospital
Do you know how much your hospital would save by preventing just one pressure injury this month? Introducing the ROI calculator…
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Published paper: Wearable sensor for pressure injury prevention
Pressure injury prevention is one of the great challenges in healthcare, especially in high-complexity settings such as…
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The care revolution with Preveni technology: stories of impact
In today's healthcare landscape, integrating technology has proven to be a key tool for improving quality of care and…
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Analysis of data collected through patient position monitoring software and sensors: an investigation in an intensive care unit
Pressure injuries (PIs) are adverse events that can affect at-risk patients in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Immobilization…
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The underreporting of pressure injuries: challenges and solutions
In the vast healthcare landscape, the underreporting of pressure injury (PI) incidence emerges as an invisible obstacle, obscuring the…
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Brazil's top court upholds damages for pressure injury: why hospital care matters
In a unanimous decision, the Fourth Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) upheld the ruling requiring a hospital to compensate a…
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Maximizing value in healthcare: a journey with Value Based Healthcare
In the pursuit of excellence in healthcare delivery, one approach emerges as a guiding beacon, lighting the way to a…
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Benefits of patient position monitoring in long-term care facilities
Why continuous patient position monitoring in long-term care facilities protects residents' quality of life — and lowers institutional costs.
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What is protocol adherence by shift?
Protocol adherence by shift in pressure injury prevention is a vital component in ensuring the quality of the care delivered to…
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Advancing healthcare with the DecSense sensor
In a world where technological innovation is constantly shaping the future of healthcare, it is essential to highlight solutions that…
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Technological advances in pressure injury prevention: recommendations of Anvisa's Technical Note 05/2023
Today, technology plays a central role in transforming and improving healthcare, offering solutions…
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The role of repositioning and early mobilization
Limited mobility is one of the critical factors contributing to the development of pressure injuries, since remaining for…
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Advanced monitoring: caring for your patients in the digital age
Monitoring patients' position changes and preventing pressure injuries is a constant concern for care teams…
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Unpacking the factors and strategies to prevent pressure injuries
The most effective way to keep the risk of developing pressure injuries at bay is to adopt fundamental preventive measures. To avoid…
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Preventive care for patients' skin health
Caring for the skin of patients with impaired physical mobility requires special attention to prevent the development of pressure…
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Best practice recommendations for preventing pressure injuries
Pressure injury prevention is a priority in healthcare, because these wounds can cause great discomfort to patients and…
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Hospital-acquired pressure injury vs. present-on-admission pressure injury
Understanding the differences between hospital-acquired and present-on-admission pressure injuries is crucial to delivering effective care.…
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Save hospital resources with pressure injury prevention!
Did you know that pressure injuries can inflate inpatient costs by up to 157% and extend the length of stay by 137%…
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What works to prevent pressure injuries
Pressure injuries, also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are a serious health problem that can severely affect…
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Implementing best practices in clinical settings
In this post, we cover one way to implement a quality plan to prevent and treat pressure injuries in your organization…
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Healthcare professional education
Effective pressure injury prevention requires healthcare professionals who are well informed and trained on the subject. These…
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