Prevention and treatment of pressure injuries – clinical tests

Ride Design Forward

Clinical trials were done at the Jonannisheim Care home in Stade, Germany. The results were:

• Visible improvement in the wound condition was observed in the case of all pressure ulcers
  and three of the pressure ulcers healed.
• No new pressure ulcers or recurrences occurred, and the treatment of pressure ulcers was
  positively supported.
• No negative changes in the microclimate were observed despite high summer temperatures.
• There were no undesirable consequences when using the Forward Cushion.
• The Forward Cushion was deemed suitable for use in pressure ulcer management in accordance
  with the manufacturer’s indications.

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Ride Designs Java

Trials were done under rigorous protocols at the Storkower Bogen Ventilation and Critical Care Center in Berlin.

• Visible improvement in the wound condition was observed in the case of all pressure injuries.
• Throughout the period of use, none of the patients/residents experienced new pressure-related skin lesions.
• There were no undesirable consequences when using the Java Cushion.
• No negative changes in the microclimate were observed.
• The sitting stability of the test subjects changed for the better in the majority of cases.
• Subjects sat more stable and slipped forward less while seated on the Java Cushion.
• The sitting symmetry also improved. Patients were much more stable and centered.
• The Java Cushion was deemed suitable for use in pressure injury management in accordance with the manufacturer’s indications.

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