| Pressure ulcer prevention in Australia: the role of the nurse practitioner in changing practice and saving lives. | |
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PMID: 21827629 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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This paper reports on a successful nurse practitioner-led Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program (PUPP), established with members from nursing, allied health and senior management, within a regional area health service in Australia. The aims of PUPP were to quantify the prevalence of pressure ulcers within the health organisation, evaluate the policy compliances, identify cost effectiveness by implementing appropriate pressure redistributing surfaces and raise awareness of pressure ulcer prevention amongst all levels of clinical staff. The strategies include annual point prevalence study across 41 facilities, mattress replacement and online education program. The prevalence survey data were collected by skin inspection and chart audits by the trained surveyors. Since this quality improvement program commenced in 2008, it has demonstrated a reduction in pressure ulcer prevalence by 16.4%, increased pressure ulcer risk assessment by 7.9% and use of appropriate pressure-relieving devices by 46.5%, which led to cost saving of AUD 500 000. This paper highlights the patient and organisation benefits that management and clinicians can accomplish through a systemic collaborative approach, in particular with strong support from the Area Executive Team of the health organisation. |
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Margo Asimus; Lorna Maclellan; Pui Iris Li |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-8-9 |
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Title: International wound journal Volume: - ISSN: 1742-481X ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Aug |
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Created Date: 2011-8-10 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101230907 Medline TA: Int Wound J Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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© 2011 The Authors. © 2011 Blackwell Publishing Ltd and Medicalhelplines.com Inc. |
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M Asimus, NP, STN, RM, RN, Cert IV of Assessment and Training. Greater Newcastle Cluster, Hunter New England Local Health District, NSW, Australia L MacLellan, MN, MNP, RN, SCM, School of Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia Pui (Iris) Li, MN, RN, Cert IV of Assessment and Training, Nursing and Midwifery Services, Hunter New England Local Health District, NSW, Australia and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. |
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