From Evidence to Practice

Current Perspectives on Pressure Injuries in Persons with Dark Skin Tones from the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel

August 1, 2023

Modelling the Cost-Effectiveness of Sub-Epidermal Moisture Measurement as Part of a Process of Assessment and Intervention to Prevent Hospital-Acquired Pressure Ulcers.

May 18, 2023

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of SEM measurement compared with visual skin assessment (VSA). A decision-tree model was developed. Outcomes are quality-adjusted life-years (QALYs) and costs to the UK National Health Service.

The Benefits of Using a First Generation SEM Scanner Versus an Equipment Selection Pathway in Preventing HAPUs.

February 1, 2023

Maclean Health Group LLC and Bruin Biometrics announce a Distribution Agreement for the Provizio^® SEM Scanner

February 1, 2023

Today Bruin Biometrics and Maclean Health, a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, announce a Distribution Agreement for the Provizio® SEM Scanner and associated single-use-sensors for Government Facilities - Veterans Health Administration, Department of Defense and Indian Health Services as of February 2025. Based in Sacramento, California Maclean Health is a trusted provider of innovative healthcare…

Sub-Epidermal Moisture Measurement and Targeted SSKIN Bundle Interventions, a Winning Combination for the Treatment of Early Pressure Ulcer Development.

December 27, 2022

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the impact of sub-epidermal moisture (SEM) measurement and targeted pressure injury prevention, versus visual skin assessment and usual care, on mean SEM Delta™ (∆) scores and early pressure injury development in acute hospital patients.

Pressure Injury in Spinal Cord Injury: Consensus Statement, New Zealand

November 1, 2022

Recommended approach to pressure injuries in Spinal Cord Injury patients: “If available use a sub-epidermal moisture (SEM) scanner (for example where skin colour makes visual identification difficult).“

Measuring Sub-Epidermal Moisture to Detect Early Pressure Ulcer Development: A Systematic Review.

August 2, 2022

Moore, Z. et al. 2022. Journal of Wound Care Aim: The aim was to assess evidence related to the measuring of sub-epidermal moisture (SEM) to detect early, nonvisible development of pressure injury.

Sub-Epidermal Moisture Surrounding Pressure Ulcers in Persons With a Spinal Cord Injury: A Pilot Study.

August 1, 2022

Aim: Characterization of a non-invasive method of quantifying sub-epidermal moisture (SEM) surrounding stages III and IV pressure injuries in spinal cord injury (SCI).

Sub-Epidermal Moisture Assessment as a Prompt for Clinical Action in Treatment of Pressure Ulcers in at-Risk Hospital Patients.

April 11, 2022

Bruin Biometrics Awarded Digital Wound Management Agreement for the Provizio^® SEM Scanner with Premier, Inc.

April 1, 2022

Today Bruin Biometrics announces that it has been awarded a national group purchasing agreement in the Digital Wound Management category for the Provizio® SEM Scanner and associated single-use-sensors with Premier, Inc. Premier is a leading technology-driven healthcare improvement company, providing solutions to two-thirds of all healthcare providers in the U.S. Playing a critical role in…