Research

Comparative Study

ST. VINCENT CHARITY MEDICAL CENTER PODIATRIC
SURGICAL RESIDENCY PROGRAM
CLEVELAND, OH – AUGUST 21

Canales M.B. et al:

NelDerm HeelP.O.D.TM Versus Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthosis: A Preliminary Investigation.

Purpose:

To investigate the clinical and practical effectiveness of the NelDerm HeelP.O.D. compared to standard Pressure Relief Ankle Foot Orthoses (PRAFO).

Key Takeaways:

  • Increased Efficiency for Healthcare Providers
  • Improved Visualization & Assessment of Heel Wounds
  • Improved Patient Comfort
  • More Efficient Cleansing & Disinfecting
  • Less Complicated Dressings & Removals

Conclusion

NelDerm HeelP.O.D.™ yielded more time-efficient dressing changes when compared to other PRAFO devices.

50 %
Less Time to Apply
40 %
Less Time to Remove
when compared with
the standard devices.

Trial Survey

ICU AND CARDIOVASCULAR UNITS
GEORGIA, USA – MAY 2022

The following questions were asked to Registered Nurses after trying HeelP.O.D.:

Do you Prefer HeelP.O.D. over Alternatives?

Are you Satisfied with your Current Offloading Device(s)?

56 Registered Nurses Surveyed HeelP.O.D. vs. standard of care offloading boots.

HeelP.O.D. vs. Standard Of Care Devices

Ease of Use

Efficiency of Assessments

Cleanliness/ Hygiene

Offloading Performance

Patient Comfort/Tolernace

Pre-Trial Offloading Boots

Ease of Use

Pre-Trial Offloading Boots

Efficiency of Assessments

Pre-Trial Offloading Boots

Cleanliness/ Hygiene

Pre-Trial Offloading Boots

Offloading Performance

Pre-Trial Offloading Boots

Patient Comfort/Tolernace

Pre-Trial Offloading Boots

Conclusion

NelDerm HeelP.O.D™ yielded more time-efficient dressing changes when compared to other PRAFO devices.

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