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Efficacy and Safety of Topical Application of Olive Oil for Preventing Pressure Ulcers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Akram Hernández-Vásquez, Fabriccio J Visconti-Lopez, Cielo Cabanillas-Ramirez, Deysi Díaz-Seijas, Jessica Meléndez-Escalante, Daniel Comandé + 1 more
International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022
Findings

Olive oil reduced pressure ulcer development by 44% compared to other treatments, based on four high-quality clinical trials. It showed no safety concerns and may have shortened hospital stays—making it an effective, affordable option for people at risk of pressure injuries.

Design
Meta-Analysis
Evidence
Strong
Journal
International journal of environmental research and public health