Comparing Aloe Vera Gel and Rosemary Oil in Pressure Injury Prevention

Launched by MANSOURA UNIVERSITY · Oct 11, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effectiveness of Aloe Vera gel and Rosemary oil in preventing pressure injuries, also known as bedsores, in patients who are at risk, particularly those staying in orthopedic wards. Pressure injuries can occur when patients are immobile for long periods, so the goal is to see if these natural remedies can help keep the skin healthy and avoid these painful sores.

To participate in this study, you should be between the ages of 65 and 74, willing to join the research, and at risk of developing moderate to severe pressure injuries based on a scoring system used by nurses. You should not have any existing skin diseases, and you must be expected to stay in the hospital for more than 10 days. If you have any conditions like low hemoglobin levels, anemia, or a sensitivity to Aloe Vera or Rosemary, you would not be eligible to participate. If you choose to take part, you will be closely monitored throughout the study, and you may receive either Aloe Vera gel or Rosemary oil to see which one works better in preventing pressure injuries.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • willingness to participate in research, lack of skin diseases (such as psoriasis, fungal illness, freckles), patients that are at risk of moderate to severe bedsores according to nursing diagnosis and Braden scoring tool and scored less than 13-14; the absence of PI on admission; the probability of length of stay should be above 10 days
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • a decrease in hemoglobin levels during the study to lower than 12 in men and less than 10 mg/dl in women, anemia, hyperthermia during the study and sensitivity to Aloe Vera or Rosemary.