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Pressure Ulcer Research

Author : Dan L. Bader
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 354028804X
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book Pressure Ulcer Research written by Dan L. Bader and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-14 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents both current and future aspects of diagnosis and treatment. Presents evidence-based knowledge of pressure ulcer aetiology. Contains over 90 illustrations. Explores the possiblities of tissue repair using new tissue engineering strategies.

Patient Safety and Quality

Author : Ronda Hughes
Publisher : Department of Health and Human Services
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Patient Safety and Quality written by Ronda Hughes and published by Department of Health and Human Services. This book was released on 2008 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nurses play a vital role in improving the safety and quality of patient car -- not only in the hospital or ambulatory treatment facility, but also of community-based care and the care performed by family members. Nurses need know what proven techniques and interventions they can use to enhance patient outcomes. To address this need, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), with additional funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has prepared this comprehensive, 1,400-page, handbook for nurses on patient safety and quality -- Patient Safety and Quality: An Evidence-Based Handbook for Nurses. (AHRQ Publication No. 08-0043)." - online AHRQ blurb, http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/nurseshdbk/

Fragility Fracture Nursing

Author : Karen Hertz
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319766813
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (197 download)

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Download or read book Fragility Fracture Nursing written by Karen Hertz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-06-15 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This open access book aims to provide a comprehensive but practical overview of the knowledge required for the assessment and management of the older adult with or at risk of fragility fracture. It considers this from the perspectives of all of the settings in which this group of patients receive nursing care. Globally, a fragility fracture is estimated to occur every 3 seconds. This amounts to 25 000 fractures per day or 9 million per year. The financial costs are reported to be: 32 billion EUR per year in Europe and 20 billon USD in the United States. As the population of China ages, the cost of hip fracture care there is likely to reach 1.25 billion USD by 2020 and 265 billion by 2050 (International Osteoporosis Foundation 2016). Consequently, the need for nursing for patients with fragility fracture across the world is immense. Fragility fracture is one of the foremost challenges for health care providers, and the impact of each one of those expected 9 million hip fractures is significant pain, disability, reduced quality of life, loss of independence and decreased life expectancy. There is a need for coordinated, multi-disciplinary models of care for secondary fracture prevention based on the increasing evidence that such models make a difference. There is also a need to promote and facilitate high quality, evidence-based effective care to those who suffer a fragility fracture with a focus on the best outcomes for recovery, rehabilitation and secondary prevention of further fracture. The care community has to understand better the experience of fragility fracture from the perspective of the patient so that direct improvements in care can be based on the perspectives of the users. This book supports these needs by providing a comprehensive approach to nursing practice in fragility fracture care.

Implementation of an Evidence-Based Practice to Prevent Pressure Ulcers

Author : Antje Dangel
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3668024189
Total Pages : 15 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book Implementation of an Evidence-Based Practice to Prevent Pressure Ulcers written by Antje Dangel and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2015-07-29 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Project Report from the year 2014 in the subject Nursing Science - Miscellaneous, grade: 98%, University of South Florida, course: NUR 4169, language: English, abstract: Pressure ulcers, caused by prolonged immobility, are increasing among hospital patients. They can cause patient discomfort and infection, may increase treatment time, length of hospital admission, medical bills, and can potentially cause death (AHRQ, 2009). Current guidelines recommended by the AHRQ aid nursing staff in pressure ulcer prevention; however, the combination of specialty skin products, silicone dressings, and a 4-hour turning schedule may prevent pressure ulcers entirely.

Evidence-based Pressure Ulcer Education and Prevention Guidelines

Author : Jordana Kearns
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (135 download)

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Download or read book Evidence-based Pressure Ulcer Education and Prevention Guidelines written by Jordana Kearns and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Evidence-based pressure ulcer prevention guidelines for the at-risk adult patient have been previously developed and encouraged by organizations of authority. Never less, non-adherence to prescribed guidelines are often reported, and data obtained from National Nursing-Sensitive Indicators shows that at-risk patients continue to develop hospital acquired pressure ulcers (HAPU) at an unacceptable rate. The Aims of this Capstone project are to initiate a pressure ulcer education and prevention program in a medium-sized, community health care organization, and to change the attitudes and knowledge base of nurses by providing nursing staff with evidence-based knowledge, education, and skills regarding pressure ulcer development and prevention. This project consists of educating nurses on pressure ulcer pathophysiology and the importance of using early evidence-based pressure ulcer prevention education and techniques. Implementation of this project requires approval from key stakeholders. Applying Kurt Lewin's theory of change first requires the recognition that change needs to occur (Cresia and Friburg, 2011). Implementation consists of scheduled staff in-services, monthly meetings, and use of multi-technique pressure ulcer prevention products, risk-assessment, and screening forms. Data collection of pressure ulcer prevalence, for three months prior to implementation and for 3 months post-implementation, will be collected to evaluate the effectiveness of the program. Evaluation of the program will also consist of an evaluation of nursing staff's pre and post-implementation pressure ulcer prevention knowledge and skill. Dissemination of evidence to key stakeholders, health care organizations and to the greater nursing community will occur with the aim to increase knowledge of evidence-based pressure ulcer prevention techniques that will contribute to improved patient outcomes. This project will demonstrate how pressure ulcer prevalence rates, in the hospital-setting can be decreased through the consistent and knowledgeable use of evidence-based pressure ulcer prevention guidelines. PICOT Question: For the at-risk adult hospitalized patient (P), will the implementation of early, evidence-based pressure ulcer prevention interventions by nurses, who are educated in skills and knowledge regarding pressure ulcer development and prevention (I), as compared to those not educated, nor using early evidence-based pressure ulcer prevention interventions (C), decrease the probability of hospital acquired pressure ulcer development (O), in a three-month period (T).

Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers

Author : National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (U.S.)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780980739657
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers written by National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Clinical Practice Guideline presents recommendations and summarizes the supporting evidence for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment. The first edition was developed as a four year collaboration between the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) and the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP). In this second edition of the guideline, the Pan Pacific Pressure Injury Alliance (PPPIA) has joined the NPUAP and EPUAP. This edition of the guideline has been developed over a two year period to provide an updated review of the research literature, extend the scope of the guideline and produce recommendations that reflect the most recent evidence. It provides a detailed analysis and discussion of available research, critical evaluation of the assumptions and knowledge in the field, recommendations for clinical practice, a description of the methodology used to develop the guideline and acknowledgements of the 113 experts formally involved in the development process.

Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/injuries

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 43 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (125 download)

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Download or read book Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/injuries written by and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit

Author : Joint Commission Resources, Inc
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781599406152
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit written by Joint Commission Resources, Inc and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite increased attention to the pressure ulcer problem and evidence that indicates many pressure ulcers can be avoided with proper care, pressure ulcers very common in various health care settings around the world. In response to this global health care issue, the Pressure Ulcer Prevention Toolkit and accompanying CD of tools provides practical and effective tips, strategies, forms, and illustrations for preventing and mitigating pressure ulcers. Read about theoretical and practical information needed to immediately incorporate improvements to your organization's pressure ulcer prevention initiatives or develop a new program based on the following: * Care Challenges and Prevention: Users will be able to make an informed decision and apply safer care based on informative evidence-based guidelines and recommendations for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers * National Patient Safety Goal and Accreditation Standards: Staff will learn how to become compliant with The Joint Commission's National Patient Safety Goal related to pressure ulcer care and Joint Commission International standards and requirements * Assessment and Reassessment: Staff will become knowledgeable on care protocols to improve assessment and reassessment methods for pressure ulcers * Sustaining Improvements: Users can create, benchmark, compare, and implement policies and procedures developed by organizations from around the world * Educational Tools: Use the accompanying CD to develop an educational training tool for staff to immediately and effectively incorporate improvements to your organization's pressure ulcer prevention activities

Evidence - Based Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Author :
Publisher : HC Pro, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1601461712
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Evidence - Based Pressure Ulcer Prevention written by and published by HC Pro, Inc.. This book was released on with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pressure Ulcer Prevention Using Evidence-based Practice

Author : Kathy Ziembo
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (166 download)

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Download or read book A Multidisciplinary Approach to Pressure Ulcer Prevention Using Evidence-based Practice written by Kathy Ziembo and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The incidence of pressure ulcers in a facility often is used as a measure of quality of care. Evidence-based practices for pressure ulcer prevention are numerous and easy to find, yet implementation by nursing staff is lagging. When patients develop pressure ulcers, the wound team may be consulted to advise on treatment options. In this study, the wound team implemented methods to prevent pressure ulcers. This research project was conducted in a 96-bed long-term care facility. The project focused on the effectiveness of a wound team in implementing evidence based practices in a long-term care facility and reducing the incidence of pressure ulcers in that facility. This program utilized a multidisciplinary approach to patient care that could easily be transferred to other long-term care facilities. Over a 3-month period the incidence of facility-acquired pressure ulcers was reduced by more than 25%.

Evidence-based Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Author : Karen S. Clay
Publisher : Opus Communications
ISBN 13 : 9781578395941
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (959 download)

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Download or read book Evidence-based Pressure Ulcer Prevention written by Karen S. Clay and published by Opus Communications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Pressure Ulcers

Author : JoAnn Maklebust
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9781582550350
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (53 download)

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Book Synopsis Pressure Ulcers by : JoAnn Maklebust

Download or read book Pressure Ulcers written by JoAnn Maklebust and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this thoroughly updated edition, readers learn the full scope of the pressure ulcer problem to deliver quality care and educate patients and their families more expertly. Content includes skin anatomy and physiology, pressure ulcer etiology and pathophysiology, wound healing, assessment, prevention, treatment, care planning, policy and procedure development, continuum of care, patient education, continuous quality improvement, anticipating trends, and appendices, including the Norton scale, Gosnell scale, Braden scale, Bates-Jensen pressure ulcer status tool, pressure ulcer flow chart, surgical wound flow chart, peri-wound flow chart, debridement flow chart, dressings chart, admission database, pressure ulcer plan of care, and more.

Advances in Patient Safety

Author : Kerm Henriksen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 526 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (54 download)

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Download or read book Advances in Patient Safety written by Kerm Henriksen and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 526 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: v. 1. Research findings -- v. 2. Concepts and methodology -- v. 3. Implementation issues -- v. 4. Programs, tools and products.

Oxford Textbook of Critical Care

Author : Webb
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198855435
Total Pages : 1961 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (988 download)

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Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Critical Care written by Webb and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-01-10 with total page 1961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in paperback, the second edition of the Oxford Textbook of Critical Care is a comprehensive multi-disciplinary text covering all aspects of adult intensive care management. Uniquely this text takes a problem-orientated approach providing a key resource for daily clinical issues in the intensive care unit. The text is organized into short topics allowing readers to rapidly access authoritative information on specific clinical problems. Each topic refers to basic physiological principles and provides up-to-date treatment advice supported by references to the most vital literature. Where international differences exist in clinical practice, authors cover alternative views. Key messages summarise each topic in order to aid quick review and decision making. Edited and written by an international group of recognized experts from many disciplines, the second edition of the Oxford Textbook of Critical Careprovides an up-to-date reference that is relevant for intensive care units and emergency departments globally. This volume is the definitive text for all health care providers, including physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other allied health professionals who take care of critically ill patients.

Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Elderly Patients

Author : Siu-Ling Wong
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781361284483
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (844 download)

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Download or read book Evidence-Based Clinical Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Elderly Patients written by Siu-Ling Wong and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Evidence-based Clinical Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Elderly Patients" by Siu-ling, Wong, 黃少玲, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Older adults are particularly vulnerable to the development of pressure ulcers (PUs) as a result of skin changes and reduced mobility (Knox, Anderson & Anderson, 1994; Russell et al., 2003). This is associated with diminished quality of life, longer hospitalisations and increased morbidity and mortality (Margolis et al., 2002).In view of the high incidence of PUs (grade 1-4) occurring in elderly patients in acute care, a systematic review of related studies was conducted in August 2011. The optimal frequency and methods of repositioning are described in the literature. With well-designed implementation and evaluation plans, the proposed repositioning guidelines are likely to reduce the incidence of PUs (grade 1-4), while in turn lessening the healthcare burden and preserving patients' quality of life. Pilot testing, a trial run to test the feasibility of the innovation, will be carried out in the proposed medical ward, and training provided to all staff before the intervention. To proceed with the change, the intervention must be cost-effective and beneficial to all stakeholders. Outcome evaluation determines the number of goals achieved by the innovation and to what degree, and is very important (Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2005).The PU incidence (grade 1-4) is expected to be different after the implementation of the innovation. DOI: 10.5353/th_b4833933 Subjects: Bedsores - Prevention Evidence-based nursing

EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES FOR

Author : 黃美婷
Publisher : Open Dissertation Press
ISBN 13 : 9781361003855
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book EVIDENCE-BASED GUIDELINES FOR written by 黃美婷 and published by Open Dissertation Press. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dissertation, "Evidence-based Guidelines for the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers Using Pressure-relieving Support Surface for Bedbound Elderly" by 黃美婷, Mei-ting, Wong, was obtained from The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) and is being sold pursuant to Creative Commons: Attribution 3.0 Hong Kong License. The content of this dissertation has not been altered in any way. We have altered the formatting in order to facilitate the ease of printing and reading of the dissertation. All rights not granted by the above license are retained by the author. Abstract: Background Pressure ulcer prevention has been an important and a common health care problem in every health care setting. Pressure ulcers are the clinical situation that can be avoided. To prevent pressure ulcer, the main strategy is to reduce either the pressure contact time, or magnitude of pressure, between a patient and his or her support surface. Pressure-relieving support surfaces are shown to be effective in preventing the development of pressure ulcer with strong evidence support. In Hong Kong, the low compliance of the ward staff to apply pressure-relieving support surfaces for at risk patients is compared with other countries. Therefore, a feasible evidence-based guideline of using pressure-relieving support surfaces to prevent pressure ulcers stands out from the multi-interventions pressure ulcer prevention guideline to maximize its effectiveness in this clinical issue. Purpose Reviewing the needs in modifying the current clinical practice and guidelines in local setting, the aim of the dissertation is to develop evidence-based guidelines for prevention of pressure ulcers using pressure‐relieving support surface for bedbound elderly. The findings are used to develop recommendations for nursing guideline to prevent pressure ulcers through the utilization of pressure‐relieving support surface in Hong Kong public hospital setting. Methods Four electronic databases published from 1937 to 2012 were searched. All the studies extracted were randomised controlled trials while focusing on using pressure-relieving support surfaces to prevent pressure ulcers of adult patients. The quality of each study was assessed by a methodology checklist, the Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network in order to justify the level of evidence of the studies' internal validity. Conclusion From the evidence, the clearest conclusion that can be drawn is that a range of pressure‐relieving mattresses and overlays in the prevention of pressure ulcers can outperform the standard hospital mattress. It can be applied to any health care settings. The reviewed studies have shown that pressure‐relieving mattresses are effective on at risk patients, especially they are in advanced age with low mobility. Therefore, this evidence-based guidelines will serve in the medical rehabilitation wards to reduce the number of elderly from developing pressure ulcer after using the pressure‐relieving supporting surfaces. DOI: 10.5353/th_b5088472 Subjects: Bedsores - Prevention

Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Long-term Care

Author : Tan Vatanadilok
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 87 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (125 download)

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Download or read book Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Long-term Care written by Tan Vatanadilok and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Problem: In Long Term Care Facilities (LTCFs), about 70% of all pressure ulcers occur in persons older than 70. The direct care costs associated with pressure ulcers in LTCF exceed $3.5 billion, while costs related to legal liability are even more substantial. Litigations in LTCF are likely to favor LTCF residents in up to 87% of cases while prevention of pressure ulcers offers high-quality, cost-effective outcomes. A systematic review of healthcare evidence reveals that while the development of pressure ulcers can have a devastating impact of LTCF populations, simple EBP steps such as using supporting surfaces, repositioning the patient, optimizing nutritional status, and moisturizing sacral skin can have a positive impact on reducing physical and emotional pain and associated healthcare costs. Purpose and Scope: The purpose of this Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) project was to describe the level of healthcare knowledge regarding pressue ulcer prevention (PUP) before and after participation in a PUP teaching intervention for LTCF staff. Using descriptive-interventional methodology, the study variable of nursing knowledge regarding pressure ulcer prevention was measured before and after participation in the PUP teaching intervention by the Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Tool. The instrumentation included a 47-item questionnaire with 3 subscales assessing knowledge regarding ulcers, wounds, and prevention/risk. Goal and Objectives: The goal of the project was to successfully implement a PUP teaching intervention to LTCF staff. The objectives were: (a) to describe aggregate demographic characteristics of the LTCF participants, (b) to describe PUP pre-intervention level of knowledge, (c) to describe PUP post-intervention level of knowledge, and (d) to describe PUP level of knowledge before and after LTCF staff participation in a PUP teaching intervention. Plan and Evaluation: Phase One: Conduct a literary needs assessment using a published evidence-based critique template. Phase Two: Design a PUP teaching intervention using the EBP approach. Phase Three: Implement a PUP teaching intervention for selected LTCF staff. Phase Four: Evaluate the level of PUP knowledge before and after LTCF staff participation in the PUP teaching intervention. Ouotcomes and Results: Pre-intervention and post-intervention meaures revealed a statistically significant increase in PUP knowledge from an aggregate percentage performance of .81 at pre-test to an aggregate percentage performance of .98 at post-test. Moreover, scaled reliability estimates based on internal consistency for the full instrument achieved significance with regard to the tool's performance in this interventional design. Although further inquiry is warranted, the findings suggest that LTCF staff can increase PUP knowledge with focused educational intervention regarding the concept, and that PUP education in LTCF may serve as a practice change outcome worthy of further consideration.