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)