Community healthcare providers may need to help caregivers strengthen strategies that are effective (planning, active coping, seeking instrumental and emotional support) and change those that are not helpful (venting, denial and self-blame).

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Curvilinear supine position increased overall contact area with the support surface, reduced interface pressures over contact areas (bony prominences), improved comfort, and enhanced pressure redistribution. Additional research is needed to determine if these effects will reduce intraoperative pressure injury occurrence.