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 intensive care units. Even with well-established protocols, the team's intense routine and the reliance on manual records can make continuous surveillance and timely repositioning of patients difficult.

In this context, incorporating technologies capable of supporting clinical decision-making has proven a promising path — and an increasingly necessary one. This evolution in care was recently published in an important national scientific forum.

The experience presented at the Brazilian Congress of Enterostomal Therapy

The paper “Tecnologia que Preveni: experiência com sensor vestível na prevenção de lesão por pressão”, published in the proceedings of the Brazilian Congress of Enterostomal Therapy, describes the practical application of a wearable sensor combined with software for continuous monitoring of patient position in at-risk patients.

The study shows how the use of Preveni technology enables the collection and analysis of data in real time, providing objective information about how long the patient remains in each position and supporting the nursing team in identifying the right moment for repositioning.

More than a technological resource, the solution presented at the Congress is a tool to support clinical practice, aligned with the principles of patient safety and the prevention of avoidable adverse events.

Data that strengthens evidence-based practice

One of the paper's main highlights is the use of data as a central element of care. The continuous analysis of the information generated by the patient position monitoring sensor allows greater traceability of care actions and also contributes to standardizing repositioning protocols.

This kind of approach strengthens evidence-based practice, reduces exclusive reliance on manual records and offers greater safety for both the patient and the healthcare professional. By turning data into alerts and clinical indicators, technology becomes an active ally in the prevention of pressure injuries.

Technology as an extension of human care

The presentation at the Brazilian Congress of Enterostomal Therapy reinforces a fundamental point Preveni stands for: technology does not replace human care; it expands its reach. By supporting the nursing team with accurate, real-time information, it is possible to optimize care time, reduce process failures and promote safer, more efficient care.

This recognition at a scientific event of national relevance shows the importance of integrating technological innovation, care protocols and scientific knowledge in building higher-quality care.

Advances that impact patient safety

Preveni being cited at a scientific congress devoted to enterostomal therapy represents a significant step forward for the discussion of pressure injury prevention in Brazil. It shows that technological solutions, when applied ethically, based on data and aligned with good clinical practice, have real potential to transform care routines and clinical outcomes.

Effective prevention requires continuous surveillance, timely decisions and well-documented actions. In that context, technology is establishing itself as a strategic ally to strengthen patient safety and support the work of the care team — today and in the future.