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"Assessing the value of multilayered foam dressings in pressure injury prevention"

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Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) pose a significant clinical and financial burden, affecting roughly one in 10 hospitalized patients worldwide and increasing risks of infection, readmission, and mortality. This whitepaper examines the evolving role of multilayer silicone foam dressings within modern HAPI-prevention protocols, with a focus on how frictional energy absorption, shear reduction, and pressure redistribution contribute to decreased injury incidence.

Drawing on real-world evidence, comparative evaluations, and economic analyses, this report explores how advanced multilayer dressings can support improved prevention outcomes and total cost of care—highlighting performance insights from ALLEVYN LIFE dressings and other solutions used in clinical practice.

This whitepaper covers:

• Why HAPIs continue to drive preventable clinical and financial burden
• How multilayer dressings work to reduce friction, shear, and pressure
• Evidence from comparative evaluations across leading dressing technologies
• Real-world insights showing improved HAPI prevention and reduced care costs
• Considerations for selecting the right dressing strategy within prevention protocols

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