Assistive products for tissue integrity when lying down - Part 4: Test methods for durability
Abstract
Assistive products for tissue integrity (APTIs) play an integral role in any care plan for the prevention and treatment of pressure injuries. They can make a monumental difference in quality of life for any user with limited mobility. Since no one APTI is best for all users, a wide variety of APTIs, including mattresses, mattress overlays and integrated bed systems, are available in a broad array of materials. Choosing from this growing list of alternatives has become a daunting task for clinicians, care givers and users. Selecting from the available alternatives is further complicated by the lack of consistent information regarding APTI characteristics.
Begin
2025-05-13
WI
00293087
Planned document number
DIN EN ISO 20342-4
Project number
02231534
Responsible national committee
DKE/UK 812.9 - Patientenlagerungseinrichtungen
Responsible european committee
CEN/TC 293 - Assistive products and accessibility
