However, the evidence is not completely certain. A 2024 review reported that dressings and topical agents are widely used for pressure ulcer prevention, but their effectiveness is still unclear in some studies . An earlier review also found that many trials of topical applications showed no clear benefit or harm
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Overall, the literature suggests that standard preventive measures are still important, but adding a prophylactic multilayered silicone foam dressing may provide extra protection for high-risk hospitalized patients. More research is needed to confirm how effective this dressing is compared with standard preventive care alone.
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