School of Nursing employs new technology to reduce bedsores

The School of Nursing will begin using

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wearable sensors to more effectively prevent bedsores.

Researchers from the School of Nursing have partnered with Leaf Healthcare to launch a five-year study on prevention of pressure ulcers—also known as bedsores—in nursing homes, aiming to improve outdated patient turning procedures. The team—led by Tracey Yap, associate professor at the School of Nursing and principle investigator of the study—will use the Leaf Patient Sensor as their primary tool.

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