Effectiveness of topical oils used in the prevention of pressure injury incidence and development among patients: a scoping review
Our study showed that the use of herbal oils, particularly olive oil, can be beneficial. However, most studies focused on olive oil; study quality varied, evidence for other oils was limited or inconsistent, and further research is needed to confirm efficacy and assess potential side effects.
Authors
- Sogand Sarmadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2219-0817)
- Akbar Zare-Kaseb
- Haniyeh Ghanbari Nasab
- Neda Sanaie
- Mahla Mosayebi
Institutions
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Tissue Viability
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2026.100993
- Primary Topic
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00