The occurrence of pressure ulcers still remains high in many care environments, despite advances in technology, education and guidelines. Such injuries can cause a lot of pain for patients.1 There are several factors which should be continuously monitored and addressed in the care environment.

The occurrence of pressure ulcers is not limited to acute settings. Anyone can potentially develop a pressure ulcer. The main causes of pressure ulcers are pressure, shear and microclimate. However, other factors such as age, mobility, obesity, medication and malnutrition all affect a patient’s risk of developing one.

The Occupational Therapy Show is the UK’s largest dedicated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) education and trade event for OT’s and managers working within the equipment service teams. The show welcomes thousands of OT’s from all over the country, and from a wide range of specialise areas.

Today, Arjo is joining organisations around the world to celebrate World Quality Day!

Enhanced recovery (sometimes referred to as rapid or accelerated recovery) is a modern evidence-based approach that helps people recover more quickly after having major surgery. It aims to ensure that patients:

How can Arjo help support your facility to raise awareness on Pressure Ulcer Prevention?

Our healthcare service is available 24 hours a day, every day. NHS staff work tirelessly over day and night, public holidays and national celebrations, to ensure we have the best medical care available at any time we may need it.

The Care Show event was held on 17th and 18th October this year at the NEC, Birmingham. This is the largest and busiest care event in the UK dedicated to bringing new products, services, inspiration and innovation to support care professionals to improve the lives of those in their care.

Starting in early December each year, “winter pressures” in the NHS make the headlines. The term refers to how hospitals cope with challenges of maintaining a regular service over the winter period.1

Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design to optimise human well-being and overall system performance.1