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Chaboyer W, Latimer S, Priyadarshani U, Harbeck E, Patton D, Sim J, Moore Z, Deakin J, Carlini J, Lovegrove J, Jahandideh S, Gillespie BM. The effect of pressure injury prevention care bundles on pressure injuries in hospital patients: A complex intervention systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud 2024; 155:104768. [PMID: 38642429 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2024.104768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/27/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Numerous interventions for pressure injury prevention have been developed, including care bundles. OBJECTIVE To systematically review the effectiveness of pressure injury prevention care bundles on pressure injury prevalence, incidence, and hospital-acquired pressure injury rate in hospitalised patients. DATA SOURCES The Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (via PubMed), the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, EMBASE, Scopus, the Cochrane Library and two registries were searched (from 2009 to September 2023). STUDY ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials and non-randomised studies with a comparison group published in English after 2008 were included. Studies reporting on the frequency of pressure injuries where the number of patients was not the numerator or denominator, or where the denominator was not reported, and single subgroups of hospitalised patients were excluded. Educational programmes targeting healthcare professionals and bundles targeting specific types of pressure injuries were excluded. PARTICIPANTS AND INTERVENTIONS Bundles with ≥3 components directed towards patients and implemented in ≥2 hospital services were included. STUDY APPRAISAL AND SYNTHESIS METHODS Screening, data extraction and risk of bias assessments were undertaken independently by two researchers. Random effects meta-analyses were conducted. The certainty of the body of evidence was assessed using Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation. RESULTS Nine studies (seven non-randomised with historical controls; two randomised) conducted in eight countries were included. There were four to eight bundle components; most were core, and only a few were discretionary. Various strategies were used prior to (six studies), during (five studies) and after (two studies) implementation to embed the bundles. The pooled risk ratio for pressure injury prevalence (five non-randomised studies) was 0.55 (95 % confidence intervals 0.29-1.03), and for hospital-acquired pressure injury rate (five non-randomised studies) it was 0.31 (95 % confidence intervals 0.12-0.83). All non-randomised studies were at high risk of bias, with very low certainty of evidence. In the two randomised studies, the care bundles had non-significant effects on hospital-acquired pressure injury incidence density, but data could not be pooled. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS OF KEY FINDINGS Whilst some studies showed decreases in pressure injuries, this evidence was very low certainty. The potential benefits of adding emerging evidence-based components to bundles should be considered. Future effectiveness studies should include contemporaneous controls and the development of a comprehensive, theory and evidence-informed implementation plan. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION NUMBER PROSPERO CRD42023423058. TWEETABLE ABSTRACT Pressure injury prevention care bundles decrease hospital-acquired pressure injuries, but the certainty of this evidence is very low.
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- Wendy Chaboyer
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia.
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia. https://twitter.com/SharonLLatimer
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia; Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, 123 St Stephens's Green, Dublin, 2, Ireland
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology Sydney, 235 Jones Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University, North Sydney Australia
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, 123 St Stephens's Green, Dublin, 2, Ireland
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia. https://twitter.com/jodie_deakin3
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia; Health Consumer and Department of Marketing, Griffith Business School, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus, Queensland 4222, Australia; Gold Coast University Hospital and Health Service, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia. https://twitter.com/bgillespie6
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Mehicic A, Burston A, Fulbrook P. Psychometric properties of the Braden scale to assess pressure injury risk in intensive care: A systematic review. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2024; 83:103686. [PMID: 38518454 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2024.103686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To analyse the psychometric properties of the Braden scale to assess pressure injury risk in adults in intensive care. DESIGN A systematic review was conducted, with literature searches undertaken in five electronic databases. No date limits were applied. Selection, data extraction and risk of bias assessment were completed by two reviewers independently. A customised data extraction template was used, with risk of bias conducted using the COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist. Data were analysed using narrative synthesis. RESULTS Thirty-four studies met inclusion criteria. Two studies reported internal consistency with Cronbach's alpha ranging from poor (0.43) to good (0.85). For interrater reliability, only four studies reported intraclass correlation, ranging from 0.66 to 0.96 for Braden sum score. Three studies reported convergent validity, with strong associations found between the COMHON Index (r = 0.70), Cubbin-Jackson scale (r = 0.80), and Norton scale (r = 0.77), but contrasting associations with the Waterlow score (r = 0.22 to 0.72). A large majority of studies reported predictive validity (n = 29), with wide variability. Several studies investigated optimal cut-off scores, with the majority indicating this was in the range of 12-14. CONCLUSIONS This review demonstrates inconsistency in the psychometric properties of the Braden scale in ICU settings. Further research is needed to determine suitability of the Braden scale for ICU before it can be recommended as standard for clinical practice, including comparison with other ICU-specific risk assessment tools. IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE When used in ICU, the reliability, validity and reported cut-off scores of the Braden scale are variable. As a predictive tool, the scale should be used cautiously. In ICU, the value of the Braden scale resides in its ability to identify patients that are most at risk of developing a pressure injury and to implement preventative measures to mitigate identified risk factors.
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- Aldiana Mehicic
- Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (Brisbane), Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Australia
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- Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (Brisbane), Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Australia.
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- Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (Brisbane), Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Australia; School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Roddis J, Dyson J, Woodhouse M, Devrell A, Oakley K, Cowdell F. Barriers and facilitators to pressure ulcer prevention behaviours by older people living in their own homes and their lay carers: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e080398. [PMID: 38503413 PMCID: PMC10953097 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-080398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To identify barriers and facilitators to pressure ulcer prevention behaviours in community-dwelling older people and their lay carers. DESIGN Theoretically informed qualitative interviews with two-phase, deductive then inductive, thematic analysis. SETTING The study was conducted in one geographical region in the UK, spanning several community National Health Service Trusts. PARTICIPANTS Community-dwelling older patients at risk of pressure ulcer development (n=10) and their lay carers (n=10). RESULTS Six themes and subthemes were identified: (1) knowledge and beliefs about consequences (nature, source, timing and taboo); (2) social and professional role and influences (who does what, conflicting advice and disagreements); (3) motivation and priorities (competing self-care needs and carer physical ability); (4) memory; (5) emotion (carer exhaustion and isolation, carergiver role conflict and patient feelings) and (6) environment (human resource shortage and equipment). CONCLUSIONS There is minimal research in pressure ulcer prevention in community-dwelling older people. This study has robustly applied the theoretical domains framework to understanding barriers and facilitators to pressure ulcer prevention behaviours. Our findings will support co-design of strategies to promote preventative behaviours and are likely to be transferable to comparable healthcare systems nationally and internationally.
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- Jennifer Roddis
- School of Health and Care Professions, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK
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- C-SCHaRR, School of Health Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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- School of Health and Care Professions, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, UK
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- Patient and Public Involvement representative, Birmingham, UK
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- Faculty of Health Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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Ibeh C, Hambridge K. A narrative review of patients' lived experience of having a pressure injury. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2024; 33:S10-S23. [PMID: 38386534 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2024.33.4.s10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/24/2024]
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AIM To explore patients' experiences of living with pressure injuries. DESIGN A qualitative narrative review and thematic synthesis of qualitative research studies. DATA SOURCES Six electronic databases were searched: Medline, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and Google Scholar (for grey literature). The search was conducted between October 2022 and April 2023. Setting: Acute, community and care home settings across the UK, France, Belgium and the US. REVIEW METHODS The PRISMA checklist for reporting systematic reviews was used. The included studies were evaluated for quality using the CASP tool. The Joanna Briggs Institute data extraction tool was used to extract data from the included studies. Thematic synthesis was used to identify themes to present a coherent and nuanced understanding of patients' experiences of living with pressure injuries. RESULTS Nine studies involving 244 participants, aged 21 to 101, with pressure injuries, met the inclusion criteria. Three key themes emerged using thematic analysis: physiological, emotional and psychological, and social effects. Within these themes, subthemes such as endless pain and discomfort, loss of mobility and independence, and social isolation were dominant in all aspects of the lives of patients living with pressure injuries. CONCLUSIONS This narrative review gives clear and multifaceted insight into the impact of pressure injuries on individuals' lives, emphasising the necessity for patient-centred care and the integration of evidence-based tools for effective pain management and risk assessment. The impact of pain on emotional and psychological wellbeing was significant, and the financial implications are scarcely known. Future research is needed to explore the experiences of younger adults and the financial consequences of living with pressure injuries.
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- Chioma Ibeh
- Final-year Student Nurse, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth
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- Lecturer in Adult Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Plymouth
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Alshahrani B, Middleton R, Rolls K, Sim J. Pressure injury prevalence in critical care settings: An observational pre-post intervention study. Nurs Open 2024; 11:e2110. [PMID: 38391102 PMCID: PMC10847625 DOI: 10.1002/nop2.2110] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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AIM To explore pressure injury prevention practices and evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on PI prevalence before and after an educational intervention. DESIGN A multi-centre observational study. METHOD Data were collected at two time points in May 2021 and April 2022 using a Qualtrics® online form. Two Registered Nurses at each site collected observational data at each time point by diagnosing and staging any identified pressure injuries as part of a prevalence study. Patients admitted to participating units were included. RESULTS A total of 181 patients in critical care units were included at the two-time points. Pressure injury prevalence was 60.9% at the outset, with 52.9% hospital-acquired, 37.9% unit-acquired and 23.0% medical device-related. Post-intervention prevalence decreased significantly to 28.7%, including 21.3% hospital-acquired, 14.9% unit-acquired, and 8.5% medical device-related. Pressure injuries were prominent in the sacral region, head area, and heels. Stages I and II pressure injuries were the most common. Increased age and longer ICU stays are linked to a heightened risk of pressure injury development in critically ill patients, whereas higher haemoglobin levels show an inverse relationship with the development of both pressure injury and severe stages in the univariate analysis. The predictive models revealed that increased age and longer ICU stays are predictors for both pressure injury development and progression to severe stages, while Braden scores predict the likelihood of developing severe stages of pressure injuries. CONCLUSIONS This study has identified a benchmark for pressure injury prevalence in critical care units in Saudi Arabia. The results demonstrate that pressure injuries can be prevented in critically ill patients when evidence-based education strategies are implemented. PATIENT CARE IMPACT Pressure injuries are an important issue for critically ill patients and can be prevented with proper investments. Strategies to prevent pressure injuries from admission will result in fewer pressure injuries. REPORTING METHOD Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) guidelines and the Template for Intervention Description and Replication (TIDieR) checklist. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution.
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- Bassam Alshahrani
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & HealthUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSWAustralia
- Taibah UniversityMadinahSaudi Arabia
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & HealthUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSWAustralia
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & HealthUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSWAustralia
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & HealthUniversity of WollongongWollongongNSWAustralia
- WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Midwifery & Health DevelopmentUniversity of Technology SydneySydneyNSWAustralia
- School of Nursing & MidwiferyUniversity of NewcastleCallaghanNew South WalesAustralia
- School of Nursing, Midwifery & ParamedicineAustralian Catholic UniversityNorth SydneyNSWAustralia
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Zou Z, Lv S, Gao Q, Zhou X, Mao J. Operating room nurse's awareness and implementation status of the prevention of patient's intraoperative acquired pressure injuries: design and validation of a questionnaire. Front Surg 2024; 10:1308181. [PMID: 38239663 PMCID: PMC10794500 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1308181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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Aim To compile the awareness and implementation status of patients with intraoperative acquired pressure injuries prevention by operating room nurses and to test its reliability and validity. Design This is an equipment development research based on recommendations for developing a reliable and valid questionnaire. Methods The research was carried out in two phases from February to November 2022. Through a panel discussion, expert consultation, and literature review, the questionnaire for operating room nurses on the current status of awareness and implementation of the prevention of intraoperative acquired pressure injuries was preliminarily formulated. The formal questionnaire was developed through validity analysis, reliability analysis and item analysis, and reliability and validity tests were conducted. Moreover, according to the questionnaire survey results, confirmatory factor analysis was carried out to construct the structural equation model. Results The initial questionnaire consisted of five dimensions with 48 items, which was finalized to five dimensions with 38 items after reliability and validity testing and analysis. The five dimensions included implementation of intraoperative acquired pressure injuries prevention, intraoperative acquired pressure injuries preventing cognitive conditions, preoperative intraoperative acquired pressure injuries preventing cognitive conditions, basic knowledge of pressure injuries, and implementation of intraoperative acquired pressure injuries prevention in special patients. Cronbach's α of the overall questionnaire was 0.969 while that of each dimension was 0.846-0.959. The KMO value of structural validity was 0.945 (P < 0.001), and the contribution rate of cumulative variance was 70.694%. The fitting of confirmatory factor analysis was found to be generally ideal: χ2/df = 2.382, RMR = 0.027, TLI = 0.894, RMSEA = 0.072, IFI = 0.905, CFI = 0.904. Conclusions The study and design of the questionnaire for operating room nurses on the current status of awareness and implementation of the prevention of intraoperative acquired pressure injuries are scientific and rational, providing a scientific basis for the standardized reform of hospitals and the optimization of the intraoperative acquired pressure injuries management system of the operating room.
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- Zhenya Zou
- Operating Room, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing, Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Taian, China
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- Specialty Care Outpatient, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Operating Room, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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- Operating Room, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
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Janke TM, Kozon V, Barysch M, Valiukeviciene S, Rackauskaite L, Reich A, Stępień K, Jankechova M, van Montfrans C, Amesz S, Conde Montero E, Augustin M, Blome C. How does a chronic wound change a patient's social life? A European survey on social support and social participation. Int Wound J 2023; 20:4138-4150. [PMID: 37475498 PMCID: PMC10681541 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 06/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023] Open
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Chronic wounds can severely limit patient's social life. This cross-sectional study investigated quantitatively social support of patients with chronic wounds, its association with health-related quality of life as well as qualitatively changes in social participation of these patients. Overall, 263 patients from seven countries participated. The most frequent wound class was leg ulcer (49.2%). Results revealed generally high levels of social support (mean global score: 5.5) as measured with the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. However, individuals differed considerably (range 1.0-7.0). All dimensions of social support differed by patients' family and living situations (p < 0.001 to p = 0.040) and were positively correlated with generic health-related quality of life (r = 0.136-0.172). Having children, living with others and being in a relationship were significant predictors of having higher global social support. Patients reported great support from family members. Many participants reported no changes in relationships with friends. Wound care managers took an important role and provided additional emotional support. Patients reported a range of discontinued activities. Despite the high overall level of social support, inter-individual differences should be acknowledged. The importance of family carers should be acknowledged to be able to reduce caregiver burden and to ensure high-qualitative wound care.
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- Toni Maria Janke
- Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP)University Medical Center Hamburg‐Eppendorf (UKE)HamburgGermany
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- Society Wound Diagnosis and Wound Management AustriaVienna Medical AcademyViennaAustria
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- Department of DermatologyUniversity Hospital ZurichZürichSwitzerland
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- Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases, Lithuanian University of Health SciencesHospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kauno KlinikosKaunasLithuania
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- Department of Skin and Venereal Diseases, Lithuanian University of Health SciencesHospital of Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Kauno KlinikosKaunasLithuania
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- Department of Dermatology, Institute of Medical SciencesMedical College of Rzeszow UniversityRzeszówPoland
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- Department of Dermatology, Institute of Medical SciencesMedical College of Rzeszow UniversityRzeszówPoland
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- Faculty of Health and Social Work St. Ladislaw in Nove ZamkyUniversity of Health and Social Work St. Elisabeth in BratislavaBratislavaSlovakia
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- Department of Health Sciences, Section of Nursing ScienceUniversity Medical Center Groningen, University of GroningenGroningenThe Netherlands
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- DermatologyHospital Universitario Infanta Leonor y Virgen de la TorreMadridSpain
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- Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP)University Medical Center Hamburg‐Eppendorf (UKE)HamburgGermany
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- Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP)University Medical Center Hamburg‐Eppendorf (UKE)HamburgGermany
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Ledger LJ, Worsley PR, Hope J, Schoonhoven L. Patient perceptions and understanding of pressure ulcer risk in the community: Empirical Research Qualitative. J Adv Nurs 2023; 79:3312-3323. [PMID: 36919007 DOI: 10.1111/jan.15637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Revised: 01/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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AIMS To explore patient perceptions and understanding of their pressure ulcer risk and how information is communicated between a nurse and patient in the home setting. DESIGN A pragmatic qualitative research design including community-dwelling patients, who were deemed at risk of developing a pressure ulcer. METHODS Observation of routine interactions between nurse and patient regarding their pressure ulcer risk and semi-structured interviews with 15 community patients following the nursing interaction. RESULTS Four key overarching themes emerged from the data analysis that were related to patient perceptions and understanding of pressure ulcer risk. These included Pressure Ulcer Awareness, Importance of Repositioning, Healthy Eating and Risk Interpretation. CONCLUSION Patient perception and understanding of pressure ulcer risk is different from the scientific, professional view. Patient risk perception was based on heuristics and wider personal factors and social influences. IMPACT The study provides important new insights into clinical practice in relation to how pressure ulcer advice and information are provided and interpreted in the community setting. REPORTING METHOD Adhered to the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: A small selection of patients within the NHS Trust in which the research was conducted contributed to the design of the study, in particular some of the interview questions and timing.
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- Lisa Jayne Ledger
- School of Allied Health and Social Care, University of Derby, Derby, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
- National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex, Southampton, UK
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- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Southampton, UK
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Lien RY, Wang CY, Hung SH, Lu SF, Yang WJ, Chin SI, Chiang DH, Lin HC, Cheng CG, Cheng CA. Reduction in the Incidence Density of Pressure Injuries in Intensive Care Units after Advance Preventive Protocols. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:2116. [PMID: 37570356 PMCID: PMC10418660 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11152116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Patients who are critically ill or undergo major surgery are admitted to intensive care units (ICUs). Prolonged immobilization is the most likely cause of pressure injuries (PrIs) in the ICU. Previous studies of Western populations found that effective protocols could reduce the incidence of PrIs, and the efficacy of systemic targeted intervention protocols in preventing PrIs in the Chinese population needs to be surveyed. (2) Methods: We reviewed cases of PrIs in the ICUs of Taipei Veterans General Hospital from 2014 to 2019. The ICU nurses at the hospital began to implement targeted interventions in January 2017. The incidence density of PrIs was calculated by dividing the number of PrIs by person days of hospitalizations in the pre-bundle (2014-2016) and post-bundle (2017-2019) stages. Poisson regression was performed to compare the trend of incidence densities. (3) Results: The incidence density of PrIs was 9.37/1000 person days during the pre-bundle stage and 1.85/1000 person days during the post-bundle stage (p < 0.001). The relative risk (RR) was 0.197 (95% confidence interval: 0.149-0.26). The incidence densities of iatrogenic PrIs and non-iatrogenic PrIs decreased as the RRs decreased. (4) Conclusions: Targeted interventions could significantly reduce the incidence of PrIs. Healthcare providers must follow the bundle care protocol for PrI prevention to improve the quality of healthcare and promote patient health.
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- Ru-Yu Lien
- Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (R.-Y.L.); (S.-H.H.); (S.-F.L.); (W.-J.Y.); (S.-I.C.)
- School of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Taipei, Taipei 111036, Taiwan;
- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan;
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
- Division of Trauma, Department of Emergency Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (R.-Y.L.); (S.-H.H.); (S.-F.L.); (W.-J.Y.); (S.-I.C.)
- School of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
- Department of Nursing, Chang Jung Christian University, Tainan 711301, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (R.-Y.L.); (S.-H.H.); (S.-F.L.); (W.-J.Y.); (S.-I.C.)
- School of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (R.-Y.L.); (S.-H.H.); (S.-F.L.); (W.-J.Y.); (S.-I.C.)
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- Department of Nursing, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan; (R.-Y.L.); (S.-H.H.); (S.-F.L.); (W.-J.Y.); (S.-I.C.)
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- School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei 112304, Taiwan;
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei 112201, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, College of Nursing, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan;
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- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Taipei, Taipei 111036, Taiwan;
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital, Taoyuan 32549, Taiwan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
- Department of Emergency, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11696, Taiwan
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- Department of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Taipei, Taipei 111036, Taiwan;
- Department of Neurology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan
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Sandhu J, Miller C, Kapp S. Characteristics of COVID-19 patients who developed pressure injuries: a scoping review. J Wound Care 2023; 32:S9-S16. [PMID: 36930283 DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2023.32.sup3.s9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the characteristics of patients with COVID-19 who developed pressure injuries (PIs), the characteristics of PIs experienced, and the incidence and prevalence of PIs among the patients with COVID-19. PIs are associated with increased morbidity, mortality and healthcare expense. PIs have been reported among patients who have contracted COVID-19. Understanding the characteristics of COVID-19 patients, and how PIs are prevented and managed, may inform care and optimise the outcomes for COVID-19-positive patients. METHOD A scoping review was conducted. All study designs, including grey literature, published in the English language from December 2019 to March 2021, reporting on patients with COVID-19 and PIs, were included. RESULTS In total, 27 publications (n=4820 patients) were included in the review. The reported incidence rate of PIs was 7.3-77.0%. The causative factors noted were: prone positioning (28.5%); medical devices (21.4%); and medical devices used during prone positioning (14.2%). The most common PI sites were the cheeks (18.7%). PIs occurred on average at 14.7 days post-acute care admission. Of the PIs where staging information was specified (67.7%), the most common was Stage 2/II (45.2%). PI risk may intensify on account of the intrinsic mechanism of COVID-19-associated intensive care treatment. CONCLUSION PI prevention and management should be prioritised for patients with COVID-19, given the reported high prevalence of PIs and exacerbated risk arising from the use of prone position and medical devices. Further research is required to understand the association between COVID-19 and PIs, and to guide effective prevention and treatment approaches.
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- Julie Sandhu
- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, University of Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, University of Melbourne, Australia
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, University of Melbourne, Australia
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Burston A, Miles SJ, Fulbrook P. Patient and carer experience of living with a pressure injury: A meta-synthesis of qualitative studies. J Clin Nurs 2022. [PMID: 35768933 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2022] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Pressure injuries are a significant cause of harm, contributing to increased mortality and financial burden on the healthcare system. Significant research on pressure injury risk assessment, prevention and treatment exists, but limited research exploring the patient and carer experience of living with pressure injury. AIMS The aim of this meta-synthesis was to describe the patient and carer experience of living with a pressure injury. DESIGN Meta-synthesis. METHODS A prospective review protocol was registered, and systematic search conducted across five electronic databases. The PRISMA 2020 checklist for reporting systematic reviews was used. Two reviewers independently undertook screening and review of articles, using the CASP checklist for evaluating qualitative research. A meta-synthesis using thematic content analysis was undertaken. RESULTS Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria. Meta-synthesis led to the construction of three primary themes: loss of autonomy and independence, psychological effects, and adjustment. Within these primary themes, sub-themes of dependence, social isolation and social avoidance behaviours, feelings and emotions, loss, managing, physical consequences, service provision, and functional challenges, were identified. CONCLUSION The psychology and mindset of those involved, and support to navigate the challenges that arise are two unique and clinically relevant categorisations to guide provision of pressure injury care. Adaptation to a pressure injury is multi-faceted and contextual, challenges to adaptation create additional psychological burden. Interventions encompassing all facets of the experience are necessary. Current research into experiences is limited, and further research to support interventions is necessary.
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- Adam Burston
- Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (Brisbane), Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (Brisbane), Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine (Brisbane), Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Lovegrove J, Fulbrook P, Miles SJ, Steele M, Liu XL, Zhang L, Cobos Vargas A. Translation and piloting of the Chinese Mandarin version of an intensive care-specific pressure injury risk assessment tool (the COMHON Index). Int J Nurs Sci 2022; 9:169-178. [PMID: 35509692 PMCID: PMC9052269 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnss.2022.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Revised: 03/02/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Josephine Lovegrove
- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Banyo, Australia
- Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Australia
- Corresponding author.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Banyo, Australia
- Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Australia
- Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Banyo, Australia
- Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Australia
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- Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Australia
- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Banyo, Australia
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- College of Nursing and Midwifery, Charles Darwin University, Brisbane, Australia
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- Nursing Department, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Critical Care Department, San Cecilio University Hospital, Granada, Spain
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Oozageer Gunowa N, Hutchinson M, Brooke J, Aveyard H, Jackson D. Pressure injuries and skin tone diversity in undergraduate nurse education: Qualitative perspectives from a mixed methods study. J Adv Nurs 2021; 77:4511-4524. [PMID: 34245169 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2021] [Revised: 05/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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AIMS To, firstly, explore student and academic nurse perceptions of classroom content about the assessment and identification of pressure injuries across skin tone diversity and, secondly, to describe the impact of classroom content on student nurse understanding of pressure injury in people with dark skin tones. DESIGN Qualitative case study employing focus groups and semi-structured interviews. METHODS Five higher education institutions in the United Kingdom were purposively chosen. At each of the five-case sites, one focus group with student nurses and one semi-structured interview with a nurse academic were conducted between May 2018 and April 2019. The participants' narratives were transcribed verbatim and analysed via thematic analysis. RESULTS Classroom learning was predominately framed through a white lens with white normativity being strongly reinforced through teaching and learning activities. This reinforcement of white normativity was evidenced through two main themes: (i) dominance of whiteness in the teaching and learning of pressure injuries in undergraduate nurse education and (ii) the impact and implications for student nurses of whiteness as the norm in pressure injury teaching. CONCLUSION Nurses responsible for the design and delivery of teaching and learning experiences for nursing students need to ensure meaningful teaching and learning experiences. This learning should assist future nurses to interrogate their complicity in a system of white dominance. IMPACT Nurse education delivered today influences and shapes nurses of the future. Nurses are the cornerstone of healthcare and play a significant role in the delivery of equitable healthcare. Nurse academics have a duty of care to inform and highlight health inequities in nursing and ultimately to enhance equity in care.
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- Neesha Oozageer Gunowa
- Oxford Institute of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Research (OxINMAHR), Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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- School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
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- Health and Related Research, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK
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- Faculty of Health & Life Sciences - Oxford Institute of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Research (OxINMAHR), Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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- Susan Wakil School of Nursing, University of Sydney Australia, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Gocmen Baykara Z, Karadag A, Senol Celik S, Guler S, Ay A, Gul S, Ozturk D, Bulut H, Duluklu B, Karabulut H, Irmak B, Aktas D, Aydogan S, Cebeci F, Karakaya D, Avsar P. Impact of tailored training about pressure injuries on nurses' knowledge levels and pressure injury point prevalence: The case of Turkey. J Tissue Viability 2021; 30:552-558. [PMID: 34686419 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2021.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Revised: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM This study was conducted to determine the impact of tailored training provided to nurses for preventing pressure injuries (PIs) on nurses' knowledge levels and the PI point prevalence (PP). MATERIALS AND METHODS This interventional study was carried out in a university hospital with a bed capacity of 1114 in an urban center in Turkey. Ethics committee approval (28.06.2018/31) and institutional permission were obtained for the study, in addition to the nurses' written, informed consent. The study was completed in three stages. In the first stage an initial PP study was conducted in the clinics with the participation of the nurses and the members of the research team (n = 422 patients). In the second stage the knowledge levels of 194 nurses were measured before training was given on following-up and preventing PIs. The nurses then participated in the tailored training and their knowledge levels were re-measured afterwards. All the nurses were given individual advice related to the prevention of PIs for 30 days after they had completed the training. In the third stage a second PP study was conducted four months after the first PP study (n = 454 patients). The data were collected using the Pressure Injury Prevalence Form, the Braden Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Tool and the Knowledge Level Measurement Form. Descriptive values, the paired samples t-test, Pearson's chi-squared test and Fisher's Exact test were used to evaluate the data. RESULTS The nurses' pretest mean knowledge score was 55.36% ± 14.40 and their posttest mean score was 69.92% ± 9.73. The difference between these scores was statistically significant (p < 0.05). The study found no significant difference between the first PP ratio and the second PP ratio (p > 0.05), and the nurses were better able to evaluate skin and PIs after the training. CONCLUSION The study determined that the tailored training given to the nurses increased their knowledge; however, it had no impact on the PP after four months. It is recommended that any training programs using this model be continued and that PP studies of institutions be conducted annually.
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- Zehra Gocmen Baykara
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bingöl University, Bingöl, Turkey
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- Faculty of Nursing, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Baskent University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Nursing, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Lokman Hekim University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- School of Nursing, Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Nursing, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- School of Nursing, Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
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Bryant RA, Moore ZE, Iyer V. Clinical profile of the SEM Scanner - Modernizing pressure injury care pathways using Sub-Epidermal Moisture (SEM) scanning. Expert Rev Med Devices 2021; 18:833-847. [PMID: 34338565 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2021.1960505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pressure injuries (PIs) are a global health concern. Current PI care standards, including skin tissue assessments (STA) and health care professional (HCP) clinical judgment, diagnose visibly manifested PIs on the skin's surface, i.e. after the damage has already occurred. However, objective assessment of early-stage, non-visible, pressure-induced tissue damage is clinically impossible within the current standard of care. The SEM Scanner is the first device authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that addresses this unmet clinical need. AREAS COVERED This review describes the novel sub-epidermal moisture (SEM) scanning technology of the device and summarizes the clinical safety and efficacy data that support the use of the scanner in routine PI care practice. EXPERT OPINION The clinical strategy for developing the SEM Scanner is noteworthy. SEM technology using anatomy-specific data enables HCPs to provide early PI prevention interventions before visible signs of tissue damage develop while the damage is still reversible. When adopted into routine practice, the device identifies an increased risk of developing PIs 5 days (median) earlier than STA. FDA clearance was based on bench studies and data from three foundational trials that demonstrate the diagnostic accuracy of the device algorithm significantly exceeding clinical judgment (p < 0.001).
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- Ruth A Bryant
- Principal Research Scientist/Nursing, President, Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC), Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN, United States of America
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- Director of the Skin Wounds and Trauma (Swat)research Centre, MSc (Leadership in Health Professionals Education), MSc (Wound Healing & Tissue Repair), FFNMRCSI, Professor and Head of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ireland.,Department is School of Medicine, Honorary Visiting Professor, Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales.,Adjunct Professor, Department of Nursing, Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences, Jeddah, KSA.,Professor, Vakgroep Maatschappelijke Gezondheidkunde, Department of Public Health; Faculteit Geneeskunde En Gezondheidswetenschappen, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UGent, Ghent University, Belgium.,Department is School of Nursing, Honorary Professor, Lida Institute, Shanghai, China
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- MS Biotechnology and Clinical Lab Sciences, MSc Biotechnology, Senior Manager, Clinical R&D and Medical Affairs, Bruin Biometrics, LLC, Los Angeles, CA
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Rummel E, Evans EM, O'Neal PV. Educating Certified Nursing Assistants to Communicate Skin Changes to Reduce Pressure Injuries. J Gerontol Nurs 2021; 47:21-28. [PMID: 34309451 DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20210624-04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Pressure injuries (PIs) are common and costly complications in long-term care (LTC) residents. Educating and coaching certified nursing assistants (CNAs) to communicate early skin changes is a PI surveillance strategy that may influence PI outcomes. A communication guide related to Skin, Clean, Activity, and Nutrition was developed for CNAs to promote prompt upstream communication to licensed nurses. A pre-/post-intervention design measured PI knowledge and skills in 24 CNAs, and PI incidence was tracked over a 6-week time period. CNAs demonstrated improvement in their PI surveillance role, comfort in identifying and reporting skin changes, keeping skin clean and dry, and resident nutritional status. Baseline PI incidence of 9.6% decreased to 0% by Week 3, and no new PIs occurred over 6 weeks. CNAs developed role awareness and knowledge in primary PI surveillance and were instrumental in a team approach to decrease PIs in a LTC setting. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 47(8), 21-28.].
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Knowledge and practices of operating room nurses in the prevention of pressure injuries. J Tissue Viability 2021; 31:38-45. [PMID: 34389190 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2021.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 07/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Operating room (OR) nurses play an important role in preventing the pressure injuries (PIs) that may develop during the perioperative process. This study was conducted to determine OR nurses' level of knowledge about PIs, and how they manage them. METHODS This is a cross-sectional, quantitative and descriptive study. The sample of the study consisted of 234 OR nurses working in eight different public hospitals in Ankara. The questionnaire applied in this study was prepared in accordance with the guidelines. This questionnaire consisted of three sections: demographic profiling, common preventive practices, and the knowledge of OR nurses about intraoperative PI prevention. FINDINGS 66.7% of the participants had received education about PIs during their basic nursing training, and 41.5% had received education after graduation. 97.4% of OR nurses did not follow international guidelines about PIs. The mean total score of the OR nurses for the questions about PIs was 52.0 ± 13.7 out of a possible score of 100. The lowest mean score was obtained for the topic of 'staging pressure injuries', and the highest score was obtained from 'interventions to prevent pressure injuries'. In addition, 81.5% of the OR nurses stated that they were not given information about patients with a high PI risk by clinical nurses. 97.9% of the OR nurses did not use a scale to assess intraoperative PI risks. Fewer than half of the nurses said that they assessed the risk of PIs during surgery. 90.8% the nurses did not record risk assessment and interventions to prevent PIs. CONCLUSION There is a need to incorporate basic operating room PI (ORPI) training into both the basic nursing and in-service training to improve the knowledge of OR nurses about how to prevent and manage ORPIs. In addition, measures to assess PI risk and prevent ORPI should be included in institutional policies and procedures.
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Lin FF, Liu Y, Wu Z, Li J, Ding Y, Li C, Jiang Z, Yang J, Wang K, Gao J, Li X, Xia X, Liu H, Li X, Chen X, Yang L, Fang X, Zhao R, Chen J, Labeau S, Blot S. Pressure injury prevalence and risk factors in Chinese adult intensive care units: A multi-centre prospective point prevalence study. Int Wound J 2021; 19:493-506. [PMID: 34227228 PMCID: PMC8874044 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13648] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Revised: 06/20/2021] [Accepted: 06/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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Despite increasing preventive efforts, pressure injury still occurs in intensive care patients. This study was aimed to describe pressure injury prevalence, risk factors, and prevention practices in adult intensive care patients. This was a multi-centre, one-day, prospective point prevalence study in which a total of 198 intensive care units from 21 provinces in China participated. Overall and ICU-acquired prevalence in intensive care patients were 12.26% and 4.31%, respectively. Consistent with earlier reports, almost half of the ICU-acquired pressure injuries were at stage I, one-fourth were at stage 2, and the most common body sites for pressure injuries were sacral and heel region. Risk factors identified were consistent with prior studies. Repositioning was the most commonly used pressure injury prevention strategy, followed by alternating pressure mattresses/overlays, floating heels, and air-filled mattresses/overlays. These reflect a good level of adherence to recommended international pressure injury prevention clinical practice guidelines. The results provide a baseline reference for overall and ICU-acquired prevalence among adult intensive care patients in China. Future research on what contributed to the lower pressure injury incidence in China needs to be conducted to inform healthcare organisations on their future preventive strategies for pressure injury prevention.
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- Frances Fengzhi Lin
- School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Paramedicine, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.,Sunshine Coast Health Institute, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Beijing Nursing Association, Beijing, China
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- Guizhou Nursing Vocational College, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.,Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing and Rehabilitation, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Tianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, China
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- The Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, China
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- HeNan Honliv Hospital, Xinxiang, China
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- School of Healthcare, Nurse Education Programme, HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Burns, Trauma and Critical Care Research Centre, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Klein TM, Andrees V, Kirsten N, Protz K, Augustin M, Blome C. Social participation of people with chronic wounds: A systematic review. Int Wound J 2021; 18:287-311. [PMID: 33314686 PMCID: PMC8244007 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Living with chronic ulcers can be burdensome and restrictive, with regard to not only physical and psychological but also social well-being. This review aims to analyse social participation in patients with chronic wounds and to compare results across different wound types. A search string was applied in several electronic databases. Results were screened according to predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data of eligible articles were extracted and synthesised narratively. The search revealed 42 eligible publications. Only minor differences across different ulcer types could be detected. Overall, family members were the main social contacts for patients; they often provided wound care and emotional support. Patients had few non-family relations, but those existing were often very close. Patients felt guilty as their condition imposed burden on family and friends, as well. A close relationship with nurses was described. Restrictions were caused by direct and indirect consequences of the wound. Overall, social support and social connections were reduced in wound patients. Inconsistent results were found regarding social isolation. In summary, people with chronic wounds experience impairments in all aspects of social participation. Therefore, social participation deserves increased attention in routine care both as a trigger of burden and as an outcome of therapy.
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- Toni Maria Klein
- Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP)University Medical Center Hamburg‐EppendorfHamburgGermany
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- Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP)University Medical Center Hamburg‐EppendorfHamburgGermany
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- Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP)University Medical Center Hamburg‐EppendorfHamburgGermany
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- Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP)University Medical Center Hamburg‐EppendorfHamburgGermany
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- Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP)University Medical Center Hamburg‐EppendorfHamburgGermany
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- Institute for Health Services Research in Dermatology and Nursing (IVDP)University Medical Center Hamburg‐EppendorfHamburgGermany
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Sari SP, Everink IH, Amir Y, Lohrmann C, Halfens RJ, Moore Z, Beeckman D, Schols JM. Knowledge and Attitude of Community Nurses on Pressure Injury Prevention: A Cross-sectional Study in an Indonesian City. Int Wound J 2021; 18:422-431. [PMID: 33942519 PMCID: PMC8273589 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The objectives of this study were to examine the knowledge and attitude of Indonesian community nurses regarding Pressure Injury (PI) prevention. A cross‐sectional design was used and included the community nurses permanently working in the Public Health Center (Puskemas) in Bandung, West Java Indonesia. Knowledge was measured using the Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Assessment Tool (PUKAT 2.0). Attitudes were measured using a predesigned instrument which included 11 statements on a five point Likert scale. All data were collected using paper‐based questionnaires. The response rate was 100%. Respondents (n = 235) consisted of 80 community nursing program coordinators (34.0%) and 155 community nurses (66.0%). Regarding knowledge, the percentage of correct answers in the total group of community nurses on the PUKAT 2.0 was 30.7%. The theme “Prevention” had the lowest percentage of correct answers (20.8%). Community nurses who had additional PI or wound care training had a higher knowledge score compared with community nurses who did not have additional PI training (33.7% vs 30.3%; Z = −1.995; P = 0.046). The median attitude score was 44 (maximum score 55; range 28–55), demonstrating a positive attitude among participants towards PI prevention. Further, the higher the education status of participants, the more positive the attitudes (H = 11.773; P = 0.003). This study shows that community nurses need to improve their basic knowledge of PI prevention. Furthermore, research should be performed to explore what community nurses need to strengthen their role in PI prevention.
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- Sheizi Prista Sari
- Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia.,Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nursing Science, Medical University of Graz, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland.,Skin Integrity Research Group (SKINT), University Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,School of Health Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden.,Research Unit of Plastic Surgery, Department of Clinical Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, Clayton, Australia
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- Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Department of Family Medicine, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Araújo WAD, Assis WC, Vilela ABA, Boery RNSDO, Rodrigues VP, Rocha RM. Meanings of living with a chronic wound: a meta-synthesis study. ESTIMA 2020. [DOI: 10.30886/estima.v18.936_in] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Objective: explore qualitative research on the meanings of living with a chronic wound. Method: it is a qualitative meta-synthesis. 13 articles were included, totaling a sample of 248 individuals who self-reported living with a chronic wound. The Critical Appraisal Skills Program instrument was used to evaluate the eligible articles, and to report the qualitative synthesis, the recommendations of Enhancing transparency in reporting the synthesis of qualitative research were followed. The analysis and extraction of information and construction of the synthesis were carried out by two independent reviewers, with the assistance of a third expert reviewer. Results: living with a chronic wound involves initial concerns and the appearance of symptoms, especially marked pain. They report that the increase in pain led to low functional capacity, as well as weakened social relationships and financial conditions. The experiences illustrate the challenges of emotional burden and the implications of illness, which contributed to social isolation. Religiosity and spirituality were the main coping strategies. Conclusion: living with a chronic wound means a condition of pain, limits physical and functional capacity, causes negative feelings and emotions that result in people’s isolation.
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Araújo WAD, Assis WC, Vilela ABA, Boery RNSDO, Rodrigues VP, Rocha RM. Significados de viver com ferida crônica: estudo de metassíntese. ESTIMA 2020. [DOI: 10.30886/estima.v18.936_pt] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Objetivo: explorar pesquisas qualitativas sobre os significados de viver com ferida crônica. Método: trata-se de uma metassíntese qualitativa. Foram incluídos 13 artigos, totalizando uma amostra de 248 indivíduos que autorreportaram viver com ferida crônica. Utilizou-se o instrumento do Critical Appraisal Skills Programme para avaliação dos artigos elegíveis, e para relatar a síntese qualitativa, seguiram-se as recomendações do Enhancing transparency in reporting the synthesis of qualitative research. A análise e extração das informações e construção da síntese foram feitas por dois revisores independentes, sob o auxílio de um terceiro revisor especialista. Resultados: viver com ferida crônica envolve preocupações iniciais e aparecimento dos sintomas, especialmente dor marcante. Relatam que o aumento da dor levou à baixa capacidade funcional, bem como relações sociais e condição financeira fragilizadas. As experiências ilustram os desafios da carga emocional e das implicações do adoecimento, que contribuíram para o isolamento social. A religiosidade e espiritualidade foram as principais estratégias de enfrentamento. Conclusão: viver com ferida crônica significa uma condição de dor, limita a capacidade física e funcional, provoca sentimentos e emoções negativas que resultam no isolamento das pessoas.
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Team V, Tuck M, Reeves J, Way M, Enticott J, Evans S, Weller CD. Pressure injury data in Australian acute care settings: A comparison of three data sets. Int Wound J 2020; 17:578-586. [PMID: 32027094 PMCID: PMC7948723 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) represent a serious clinical and economic problem. The cost of treating HAPIs in Australian public hospitals was recently reported at AUS$983 million per annum. There are three main sources of data for documenting pressure injury (PI) occurrence in Australian hospitals: incident reporting, medical record coded data, and real-time surveys of pressure injury. PI data reported at hospital level and to external agencies using these three different sources are variable. This reporting issue leads to inaccurate data interpretation and hinders improvement in accuracy of PI identification and PI prevention. This study involved a comparison of the three different data sources in selected Australian hospitals, to improve the accuracy and comparability of data. Findings from this study provide benchmark areas for improvement in PI documenting and reporting. Better understanding the agreement between the three data sets could lead to a more efficient and effective sharing of data sources.
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- Victoria Team
- Monash Nursing and MidwiferyMonash UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Monash Partners Academic Health Science CentreMonash PartnersMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Nursing ServicesAlfred CentreMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Nursing ServicesAlfred CentreMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Safety and QualityBarwon HealthGeelongVictoriaAustralia
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- Monash Partners Academic Health Science CentreMonash PartnersMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
- Department of General Practice, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Southern Synergy, Department of PsychiatryMonash UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Public Health and Preventive MedicineMonash UniversityMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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Pressure ulcer/injury remains a significant health problem in the community, requiring comprehensive care. Nurses are involved in the management and prevention of pressure injury. However, to date, studies focusing on applying nursing theory to pressure ulcer care have been limited. In the present study, the three dimensions of Lydia Hall's 1964 theory-core, care and cure-are extensively discussed and linked with the practice of pressure injury management. It is hoped that this review will help community nurses understand the application of this nursing theory to the prevention and management of pressure injury.
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- Adi Subrata Sumarno
- Doctoral Candidate in Doctor of Philosophy Programme in Nursing, International and Collaborative Programme with Foreign University Programme, Mahidol University, Thailand; Department of Nursing and Wound Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang, Indonesia
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Lin F, Wu Z, Song B, Coyer F, Chaboyer W. The effectiveness of multicomponent pressure injury prevention programs in adult intensive care patients: A systematic review. Int J Nurs Stud 2020; 102:103483. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2019.103483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 11/14/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Jackson D, Hutchinson M, Neville S, Padula WV, Usher K, Gardner S, Betteridge R, Durrant L. Characteristics of people with pressure ulcers using one year's routinely collected data in a defined diverse community. J Wound Care 2019; 28:576-584. [PMID: 31513500 DOI: 10.12968/jowc.2019.28.9.576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine if meaningful patient characteristics pertaining to pressure ulcers (PU) can be derived from routinely collected community health data. METHODS A retrospective cohort analysis of records was carried out. To provide a detailed dataset on PU for the community of interest, demographic, general medical and PU data were extracted from mandatory incident reports and audit of electronic and paper medical records. This study is reported in accordance with the RECORD Guidelines from the Equator Network. Adult patients were enrolled from a district nursing service in the target region (n=1085) during 2015. The target region was based on a geographical region bounded by a single postcode district (target region) consisting of 62,000 people of whom approximately 50,000 were adults, 3000 of whom were aged >75 years. RESULTS The total number of recorded PUs was n=137 in 103 individuals. Data from mandatory incident reports was obtainable for nearly all variables. Electronic and paper medical records were less reliable due to missing data. CONCLUSION Detailed characteristics of community-dwelling PU patients can be derived from routinely collected data, and provides various forms and levels of information which could feed into different projects. The use of mandatory reporting fields increases the level of reporting and reduces missing data. Data enriched with information from electronic and paper records could inform the addition of variables to mandatory forms to improve characterisation of community dwellers with PUs.
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- Debra Jackson
- 1 Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Australia.,2 Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, UK
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- 1 Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Sydney (UTS), Australia.,5 University of Southern California, US
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- 6 University of New England, Australia
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