Tolerating the turn: can an alternative pillow solution offer improved pressure redistribution during prone positioning?

Key Points

• To evaluate the effectiveness of an alternative prone positioning kit in enhancing pressure management and comfort.
• Comparative analysis of an alternative prone positioning kit and standard solutions.
• Assessment of pressure management effectiveness during patient prone positioning.
• Evaluation of patient comfort and adherence rates.
• The alternative kit improved pressure management significantly compared to existing solutions.
• Enhanced comfort levels were reported by users of the alternative pillow.
• Greater patient adherence to prone positioning protocols was observed.