The aim of this study was to summarise the best evidence for the prevention and control of pressure ulcer at the support surface based on the site and stage of the pressure ulcer in order to reduce the incidence of pressure ulcer and improve the quality of care. In accordance with the top-down principle of the 6 S model of evidence-based resources, evidence from domestic and international databases and websites on the prevention and control of pressure ulcer on support surfaces, including randomised controlled trials, systematic reviews, evidence-based guidelines, and evidence summaries, was systematically searched for the period from January 2000 to July 2022. Evidence grading based on the Joanna Briggs Institute Evidence-Based Health Care Centre Evidence Pre-grading System (2014 version), Australia. The outcomes mainly embraced 12 papers, including three randomised controlled trials, three systematic reviews, three evidence-based guidelines, and three evidence summaries. The best evidence summarised included a total of 19 recommendations in three areas: type of support surface selection assessment, use of support surfaces, and team management and quality control. K E Y W O R D S evidence-based nursing, pressure ulcer, prevention and control, summary report, support surfaces
Key Messages• This study summarises the best evidence for the prevention and management of pressure ulcer from three aspects: evaluation of the type of support surface selection, preventive and controlled use, and team management and quality control. • Innovatively classifies the selection of support surfaces according to the different conditions of prone, sitting, heel or surgery. • Makes personalised recommendations for the use of support surfaces according to the different stages of pressure injuries for health care professionals to select the appropriate support surface according to different conditions.Lijun Huang, Yu Yan contributed equally to this study