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Table 3 Frequency of Pressure Ulcers among two groups

From: The effect of Aloe Vera gel on prevention of pressure ulcers in patients hospitalized in the orthopedic wards: a randomized triple-blind clinical trial

variables

Intervention

Control

P-value

Number of PU per patient

2 (5.1%)

8 (21.1%)

t = 4.815, df = 1,

PV = 0.047

Anatomical site of PU

Hip(trochanter)

1 (1.3%)

3 (3.9%)

Sacrum

2 (2.6%)

8 (10.4%)

Heels

0 (0)

1 (1.3%)