The Mattress Guide – A new support tool for healthcare professionals 

We’re proud to present The Mattress Guide, a long-awaited and highly requested tool developed to support healthcare professionals in making informed choices when selecting support surfaces, specifically mattresses designed to help prevent pressure injuries. Based on expertise, research, and best practices, the guide provides structure and clarity to what can often be a complex decision process. 

What is The Mattress Guide? 

The Mattress Guide is a practical resource that helps healthcare staff navigate the range of pressure-redistributing mattresses available from foam to hybrid, constant low pressure (CLP), and dynamic systems. 

It highlights key factors to consider, such as mobility, comfort, and skin condition, supporting more consistent and well-informed decisions. By guiding the selection of suitable mattresses, the tool contributes to the prevention of pressure injuries, a major healthcare challenge that can cause significant pain, longer hospital stays, and increased use of resources. 

However, the guide is not intended to replace individual clinical assessments. Every patient situation is unique, and final decisions should always be based on professional judgement and local risk assessment routines.

Why now?

Preventing pressure injuries is both ours and one of healthcare’s quality and patient safety goals. With an ageing population and increasing care demands, the need for structured, easy-to-use decision support tools is growing. 

The Mattress Guide helps meet this need by offering a straightforward, educational resource that supports high-quality, consistent care, while always respecting that clinical decisions must be made individually. 

Explore the guide 

Visit careofsweden.com/the-mattress-guide to explore the full guide and pocket version, and learn how it can support you and your team in everyday practice.