Turnova: The Clinical Efficacy, Manpower Reduction, and Cost-Effectiveness of Turn-Assist Alternating Pressure Air Mattresses for Pressure Injury Prevention in the ICU

NCT ID: NCT07141134

Last Updated: 2025-09-08

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

236 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-09-08

Study Completion Date

2026-07-30

Brief Summary

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Pressure injuries are common in intensive care unit (ICU) patients who cannot reposition themselves. International guidelines recommend using support surfaces to redistribute pressure and regular turning to prevent these injuries. In Taiwan, high-specification foam mattresses (HSFM) with manual turning remain the standard, but frequent repositioning is labor-intensive and challenging in settings with limited nursing staff. The Turn-Assist Alternating Pressure Air Mattress (TAPAM) integrates pressure redistribution with automated lateral turning, potentially reducing nursing workload while maintaining preventive effectiveness. This study will compare TAPAM with HSFM plus manual turning in ICU patients, evaluating manpower requirements, time spent, perceived effort, and clinical outcomes. A cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analysis will be conducted to assess the overall value of TAPAM for pressure injury prevention in high-risk ICU populations.

Detailed Description

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This prospective comparative study will be conducted in the ICUs of a tertiary medical center in Taiwan. Adult patients at high risk for pressure injury and requiring assistance for repositioning will be enrolled and assigned to one of two interventions: (1) TAPAM, providing alternating pressure relief and programmed lateral turning, or (2) HSFM with manual repositioning according to standard ICU protocol.

Primary outcomes include manpower feasibility (number of staff required, time per turning) and clinical effectiveness (incidence of new pressure injuries). Secondary outcomes include economic indicators such as equipment costs, labor cost savings, and overall cost-effectiveness.

Economic evaluation will be performed from the hospital perspective, incorporating both direct costs (equipment, supplies, labor) and indirect savings from prevented injuries. Results will provide real-world evidence on whether TAPAM can improve care efficiency, reduce staff workload, and deliver cost-effective pressure injury prevention in high-dependency ICU settings.

Conditions

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Critical Care, Intensive Care Nursing Workload Cost Analysis

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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HSFM + Manual Turning (Standard Care)

ICU patients are placed on a high-specification foam mattress with scheduled manual repositioning per unit protocol (target every 2 hours using pillows). All other care follows unit protocols.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

HSFM

Intervention Type DEVICE

Device: High-Specification Foam Mattress (HSFM) Standard ICU care support surface.

Manual Turning (with pillows, per protocol)

Intervention Type OTHER

Nurse-performed scheduled manual turning (target every 2 hours, with pillows).

TAPAM (Turn-Assist Alternating Pressure Air Mattress with Positioning Pillows)

ICU patients receive a turn-assist alternating pressure air mattress that integrates pressure redistribution with automated lateral turning at preset intervals with positioning pillows. The mattress is used continuously during the ICU stay. All other care follows unit protocols.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

TAPAM

Intervention Type DEVICE

Device: Turn-Assist Alternating Pressure Air Mattress (TAPAM) Automated lateral turning with pressure redistribution.

Positioning Pillows

Intervention Type OTHER

Supplemental pillows used to support and maintain patient position.

Interventions

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TAPAM

Device: Turn-Assist Alternating Pressure Air Mattress (TAPAM) Automated lateral turning with pressure redistribution.

Intervention Type DEVICE

HSFM

Device: High-Specification Foam Mattress (HSFM) Standard ICU care support surface.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Manual Turning (with pillows, per protocol)

Nurse-performed scheduled manual turning (target every 2 hours, with pillows).

Intervention Type OTHER

Positioning Pillows

Supplemental pillows used to support and maintain patient position.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult patients (≥18 years old) admitted to medical or surgical intensive care units (ICUs).
* Admission time between 08:00 and 23:00.
* Clinical condition requires ICU-level care.

Exclusion Criteria

* Repeat ICU admission during the study period.
* Unstable spinal fracture.
* Receiving cervical or skeletal traction.
* Body weight \>180 kg (exceeds mattress weight limit).
* Declines participation in the study.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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National Taiwan University Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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National Taiwan University Hospital

Taipei, , Taiwan

Site Status

Countries

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Taiwan

Central Contacts

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Wei Ling Hsuai, PhD

Role: CONTACT

+886-23123456 ext. 263141

Other Identifiers

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202505127DIPD

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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