Prevention of Pressure Wound Development With Infrared Thermal Camera

NCT06219954 | Unknown

• 2 other identifiers: AIBÜ-SBF-BD-01Büşra Demir
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 31
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Pressure wound (PW) is generally defined as localized damage to the skin and subcutaneous soft tissue on a bone protrusion or caused by medical devices. Although it is a preventable complication and one of the quality indicators for healthcare institutions, the prevalence of PW is high.Up to 95% of pressure wounds are preventable, but pressure wounds are only detected when sores become visible. Infrared thermography is used in the physiological and anatomical assessment of skin and subcutaneous tissue abnormalities and in detecting pressure injuries by measuring temperature changes caused by circulatory problems.The aim of the researchers is to compare the development of PW in patients admitted to intensive care by imaging the skin temperature in pressure areas using the traditional method and an infrared camera.

Conditions

Pressure Ulcer

Keywords

pressure wound; braden scale; infrared thermography; thermal image; infrared thermal camera

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Braden Risk Assessment Scale

  The Braden Scale has 6 subdomains. Sensory perception, mobility, moisture, nutrition and activity from 1 to 4; It is scored as 1 being the worst and 4 being the best. Friction is evaluated on 3 different scores, 1 being the worst and 3 being the best. A score between 6-23 is obtained by calculating a total of 6 different categories.

  up to 10 days

• Body/Pressure Zones Temperature Form Measured by Infrared Thermography

  Measurements will be made of the reference region centered on T1, one of the regions where the risk of pressure injury is considered to be high. In addition, in order to eliminate the effects of endogenous and/or exogenous factors, the distal part, which is at least 10-15 cm away from the areas to be measured, that is, the T2-centered reference region, which is considered the least risky, will be measured with infrared thermography. The temperature difference (ΔT) between these two regions will be calculated (ΔT = T1-T2). When applying the infrared thermal camera to the patient, measurements will be made from a distance of 30 cm at a 90-degree angle after the curtains in the area where the patient lies, ensuring privacy, and the bed borders are removed and safety precautions are taken to prevent the patient from falling.

  up to 10 days

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The population of the research will consist of patients who meet the inclusion criteria in the 3-level intensive care clinics of Bolu İzzet Baysal State Hospital.

You may qualify if:

• Patients receiving treatment in intensive care
• Patients aged 18 and over
• Patients with Braden score less than 18 points
• Patients who are not transferred from another intensive care unit
• Patients who can tolerate supine, prone and right/left lateral position changes and turns

You may not qualify if:

• Patients with previous acute or chronic skin damage or burns in the observation area
• Patients with Braden score over 18 points
• Patients with full-thickness pressure sores
• Patients with protective dressings on the skin or undergoing hot and cold therapy that may affect the skin

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Abant Izzet Baysal University: lead

Study Sites (1)

İzzet Baysal Devlet Hastanesi

Bolu, Merkez, 14000, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pressure Ulcer

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Skin Ulcer; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Arzu İlçe

CONTACT

+90 374 253 45 20; ilce_a@ibu.edu.tr

Büşra Demir

CONTACT

+90 5309128224; demr.busra04@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 3, 2024
• First Posted: January 23, 2024
• Study Start: January 3, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 3, 2024
• Study Completion: March 3, 2024
• Last Updated: January 23, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)