From Evidence to Practice

Validation of a sub-epidermal moisture scanner for early detection of pressure ulcers in an ex vivo porcine model of localized oedema

November 1, 2023

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