Use of Olive Oil in Prevention of Bedsores in Intensive Care Unit

Abstract

SMBG and Telemonitoring participants used the Glucometer for blood glucose analysis that enabled patients to record profile on 3 consecutive days prior to each scheduled study visit. ACG used to visit clinic/ hospital for regular blood glucose monitoring and follow-up as per schedule. All Participants received training in the use of the glucometer and instructions how to identify glycemic patterns and how to resolve them by changes in physical activity, portion sizes, and/or meal composition. Telemonitoring means measurement of BG at home and reports are sent by the text message or by email. Patients put on telemonitoring group were instructed to measure their BG, weight at home and report it by email or by telephone. Their data was entered in the Excel sheet and was interpreted. Any minor modification in treatment or in diet was communicated through email or telephone. Data was continuously monitored by the treating physician and instructions were inserted on the excel sheet. 480 patients screened, 374 (SMBG =123, TMG= 125, ACG =126) were eligible and were enrolled in the study. Of these 10 (SMBG =4, TMG= 3, ACG =3) patients doesn't gave consent and 15(SMBG =4, TMG= 6, ACG =5 ) patients were lost to follow up . So data of total 349 patients was collected, interpreted and analysed.

Anti-Inflammatory and Restorative Effects of Olives in Topical Application

“…The results showed that the incidence of pressure ulcers in the olive oil solution group was 4.18% and in the HOFA group was 6.57% [ 27 ]. In a clinical trial, Bajwa et al examined the effect of olive oil on the prevention of bed ulcer in 60 patients admitted to the ICU, and the results showed that the incidence of bed ulcer was significantly different between the two groups ( P =0.03), so that the incident of bed ulcer in the OO group was significantly lower than the control group [ 28 ]. Findings from several studies indicate that olive oil, in addition to emollient effects on the skin, can be used topically in the treatment of skin problems such as psoriasis [ 49 ].…”

Determining the Effect of Plantago Major L and Rosa Damascene Herbal Ointment for Bedsore Healing

“…Loss of sensory immobility and perception are the main risk factors for initialing the bed sore, because patients may not be aware of the discomfort and do not change their position to relieve the pressure or pressure in combination with friction (2). Bedsores are so painful for patients and could reduce their ability to take part in physical and social activities which nally will affect on patient's sanity (3). This disorder is a heavy burden on the shoulders of health system, so that leads to major impact on quality of life, health status, and health care costs (4).…”

“…The average cost of medical-treatment for a patient who has bedsore grade 4 in a hospital is increased several folds. In Iran, the percentage of bedsores have been computed up to 44% in ICU (intensive care units) (3,5).…”