Does use of the Soteria barrier make it harder to pull a patient up in bed?

No. Trinity Guardion has conducted tests showing that the use of the barrier does not increase the force needed to move a patient in bed when a bottom sheet is in use. These tests were conducted on four different beds/mattresses, including both foam and low air loss surfaces. Furthermore, a blind study of 50 nurses showed that there was no perceived difference in the amount force needed to move a patient in bed.