Effectiveness Of Sesame Oil For The Prevention Of Pressure Ulcer In Patients With Bed Rest Undergoing Hospitalization

TL;DR

This study evaluates the effectiveness of sesame oil as a skin care intervention to prevent pressure ulcers in hospitalized bed rest patients, showing significant positive results.

Contribution

It provides evidence that sesame oil can be an effective nursing intervention for preventing pressure ulcers in bedridden patients.

Findings

Significant reduction in pressure ulcer incidence with sesame oil

Sesame oil skin care is a viable preventive measure

Study supports sesame oil use in clinical practice

Abstract

Pressure Ulcer is one of the most problems in patients with bed rest. Reposition and skin care are deterrent against the incidence of pressure ulcer. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of sesame oil for the prevention of pressure ulcer in patients with bed rest undergoing hospitalization. Method: This study used a randomized controlled trial design. Forty samples were divided groups: control and intervention groups. This study was analysed using Chi Square. Results: The results showed that there was a significant difference between two group (p=0,04). Conclusions: Skin care with sesame oil can prevention of pressure ulcers. These results recommended that sesame oil can be used for nursing intervention for the prevention of pressure ulcers.