| Strategies to improve the prevention of pressure ulcers. | |
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PMID: 21140884 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This article outlines the actions taken by one acute trust to implement evidence-based, best practice recommendations for pressure ulcer prevention. Initially, an exploratory study identified specific areas for practice development, particularly improving early risk assessment, intervention and focus on heel ulcers. Further actions included recruiting tissue viability support workers to promote a pressure ulcer campaign. Prevalence audit results demonstrated improved prevention and reduced prevalence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers by 6 per cent and heel ulcers by 4.9 per cent. Further work is required to ensure prevention strategies are consistent and documented. |
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Authors:
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Judy Elliott |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Nursing older people Volume: 22 ISSN: 1472-0795 ISO Abbreviation: Nurs Older People Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-12-09 Completed Date: 2010-12-23 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101084156 Medline TA: Nurs Older People Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 31-6 Citation Subset: N |
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East Kent Hospitals NHS University Foundation Trust, Canterbury. Judy.ELLIOTT@ekht.nhs.uk |
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Continuity of Patient Care* Humans Patient Admission* Patient Discharge* Pressure Ulcer / prevention & control* Risk Assessment |
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