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Song B, Wu Z, Liu M, Zhang Q, Ma X, Li X, Liu Y, Lin F. Barriers and facilitators of adherence to evidence-based pressure injury prevention clinical practice guideline among intensive care nurses: A cross-sectional survey. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2024; 83:103665. [PMID: 38471401 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2024.103665] [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: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To explore intensive care unit (ICU) nurses' perceptions of their adherence to pressure injury prevention clinical practice guideline and identify the perceived barriers and facilitators that influence evidence-based pressure injury prevention practices in Chinese tertiary hospitals. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY/DESIGN This was a multi-site, quantitative, cross-sectional study. Data were collected using a self-report questionnaire with three sections: participant demographic information, adherence to pressure injury prevention clinical practice guideline, and barriers to and facilitators of pressure injury prevention clinical practice guideline implementation. SETTING Thirty-three adult ICUs in 16 tertiary general hospitals in 5 major cities in Liaoning Province, China. RESULTS In total, 473 nurses responded to the survey. The mean score for adherence to pressure injury prevention clinical practice guideline was 159.06 ± 20.65, with 65.3 % reporting good adherence. Multiple stepwise regression analysis indicated that smaller ICU size (β = -0.114, p = 0.012) and having participated in training on pressure injury prevention clinical practice guideline (β = 0.149, p = 0.001) were statistically significantly associated with better adherence. ICU nurses identified the low priority given to pressure injury prevention as the top barrier. The top three facilitators were awareness of evidence-based practice, the current documentation format for pressure injury risk/nursing interventions, and leadership support. CONCLUSION ICU nurses' adherence to pressure injury prevention clinical practice guideline was satisfactory, and they reported low-to-moderate barriers and moderate facilitators. IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE Participating in training on pressure injury prevention clinical practice guideline was a predictor of ICU nurses' adherence. Therefore, it is highly recommended that healthcare organisations consider providing training to nurses and address the barriers identified to improve nurses' adherence to evidence-based pressure injury prevention guidelines.
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- Bing Song
- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China; School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China.
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China.
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China.
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China.
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, PR China.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia; College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, South Australia, Australia; Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, South Australia, Australia; School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia; Sunshine Coast Health Institute, Queensland, Australia; Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.
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Erbay Dallı Ö, Kelebek Girgin N. Medical Device-Related Pressure Injury Care and Prevention Training Program (DevICeU): Effects on intensive care nurses' knowledge, prevention performance and point prevalence. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2024; 82:103622. [PMID: 38215558 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2024.103622] [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: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/14/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the effect of the training given to intensive care unit (ICU) nurses to prevent medical device-related pressure injuries (MDRPIs) on nurses' knowledge levels, their prevention performance, and the point prevalence (PP) of MDRPIs. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY/DESIGN A pre-post test intervention study without a control group. SETTING The study was conducted between May and July 2023 with ICU nurses in three phases: pre-training phase (E0) (104 nurses, 116 patients), training implementation phase (E) and post-training phase (E1) (89 nurses, 120 patients). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The data were collected by using the Patient (E0, E1) and Nurse (E0) Characteristic Forms, MDRPI Follow-up and Prevalence Form (E0, E1), D.E.V.I.C.E Performance Observation Checklist (E0, E1), MDRPI Knowledge Assessment Questionnaire (E0, E1), Braden Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Scale (E0, E1), Pressure Injury Grading Form (E0, E1), and Feedback Form about the Training Process (E). RESULTS The mean MDRPI knowledge score of the nurses increased significantly from E0 to E1 (13.23 ± 1.43 vs. 20.02 ± 1.30, p = 0.001), with the highest improvement in the staging and prevention themes. Nurses' MDRPI prevention performance increased significantly from E0 to E1 (2.15 ± 1.01 vs. 11.17 ± 1.65, p = 0.001). There was a significant difference between the PP rate at E0 (61.2 %) and E1 (27.5 %) (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION The study indicated that the training on MDRPIs given to ICU nurses increased their knowledge and prevention performance and decreased the prevalence of MDRPIs. However, further studies with a larger sample size are needed to confirm these findings. IMPLICATIONS FOR CLINICAL PRACTICE Since MDRPIs have more complex staging and prevention practices than conventional PIs, they require the adoption of a training approach that includes visual materials and practical methods in addition to theoretical knowledge. Accurate definitions of medical device dimensions and fixation, skin assessment, and prevention practices will lead to the desired outcome of reducing MDRPIs in ICUs.
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- Öznur Erbay Dallı
- Bursa Uludag University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Nilüfer, BURSA 16059, Turkey.
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- Bursa City Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Division of Intensive Care, Nilüfer, BURSA 16110, Turkey
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Kurtgöz A, Koç Z. Difficulties and obstacles experienced by intensive care unit nurses during the prevention and care of pressure injuries: A qualitative study. J Tissue Viability 2024:S0965-206X(24)00044-5. [PMID: 38604926 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2024.04.004] [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: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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AIM This study aimed to examine the difficulties and obstacles experienced by nurses working in intensive care units during the prevention and care of pressure injuries (ulcers). MATERIALS AND METHODS A descriptive phenomenological study was designed, involving 13 nurses working in the intensive care unit of a hospital in Turkey. The data were collected through face-to-face interviews. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings were reported according to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Studies criteria. RESULTS Through the data analysis, an overall theme "Prevention and Care of Pressure Injuries" and three main themes, namely "Obstacles Encountered", "Impacts on The Nurses", and "Needs and Recommendations" were identified. CONCLUSION This study identified institution-related issues (lack of resources, managers' attitudes, etc.), as well as lack of knowledge and training prevent the effective management of pressure injuries in intensive care units. The development of pressure injuries emotionally and professionally affects nurses. The primary needs of nurses were found to be equipment and material support, personnel training, positive attitudes of institution managers, and the establishment of a wound care unit within the hospital. The following recommendations were made based on the obtained findings: practical training should be given to all intensive care unit teams based on the latest information, modern, practical, diverse, and sufficient amount of equipment for pressure injuries should be provided, personnel shortage should be eliminated, institution managers should exhibit solution-oriented attitudes toward nurses rather than accusatory approaches, and a wound care unit should be established within the hospital. This study was limited to the nurses working in the ICU of a state hospital in Turkey. Since the study was carried out in a single hospital and due to the personal characteristics of the participants, the findings cannot be generalized to all ICU nurses and healthcare institutions.
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- Aslı Kurtgöz
- Department of Therapy and Rehabilitation, Sabuncuoglu Serefeddin Health Services Vocational School, Amasya University, 05100, Turkey.
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- Department of Midwifery, Health Science Faculty, Ondokuz Mayıs University, Samsun, 55000, Turkey.
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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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Dimanopoulos TA, Chaboyer W, Plummer K, Mickan S, Ullman AJ, Campbell J, Griffin BR. Perceived barriers and facilitators to preventing hospital-acquired pressure injury in paediatrics: A qualitative analysis. J Adv Nurs 2023. [PMID: 38037540 DOI: 10.1111/jan.16002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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AIM This qualitative study aimed to identify nurses' and allied health professionals' perceptions and experiences of providing hospital-acquired pressure injury (HAPI) prevention in a paediatric tertiary hospital in Australia, as well as understand the perceived barriers and facilitators to preventing HAPI. DESIGN A qualitative, exploratory study of hospital professionals was undertaken using semi-structured interviews between February 2022 and January 2023. METHODS Two frameworks, the Capability, Opportunity and Motivation Model of Behaviour (COM-B) and the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF), were used to give both theoretical and pragmatic guidance. Participants included 19 nursing and allied health professionals and data analysis was informed by the framework approach. RESULTS Analysis revealed nine core themes regarding professionals' beliefs about the barriers and facilitators to HAPI prevention practices across seven TDF domains. Themes included HAPI prevention skills and education, family-centred care, automated feedback and prompts, allocation and access to equipment, everybody's responsibility, prioritizing patients and clinical demands, organizational expectations and support, integrating theory and reality in practice and emotional influence. CONCLUSION These findings provide valuable insights into the barriers and facilitators that impact paediatric HAPI prevention and can help identify and implement strategies to enhance evidence-based prevention care and prevent HAPI in paediatric settings. IMPACT Overcoming barriers through evidence-based interventions is essential to reduce HAPI cases, improve patient outcomes, and cut healthcare costs. The findings have practical implications, informing policy and practice for improved preventive measures, education, and staffing in paediatric care, ultimately benefiting patient well-being and reducing HAPIs. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution. The focus of the study is on healthcare professionals and their perspectives and experiences in preventing HAPIs in paediatric patients. Therefore, the involvement of patients or the public was not deemed necessary for achieving the specific research objectives.
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- Tanesha A Dimanopoulos
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine, Bond University, Robina, Queensland, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work, University of Queensland, Saint Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
- Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Nathan, Queensland, Australia
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Deakin J, Latimer S, Walker RM, Gillespie BM. Medical and surgical nurses' approach to patient pressure injury prevention education: An integrative review. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:6951-6966. [PMID: 37365933 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16814] [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: 03/09/2023] [Revised: 04/27/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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AIMS Identify and synthesise the published literature on the approaches and practices nurses use during the delivery of pressure injury prevention (PIP) education to hospitalised medical and surgical patients. DESIGN An integrated review. METHODS Whitmore and Knaff's (2005) five-stage methodology guided this review: (1) research problem identification; (2) literature search; (3) data evaluation; (4) data analysis; and (5) results. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (2020) Statement was followed. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool (2018). Extracted data were analysed using inductive content analysis. DATA SOURCES Journal publication dates from 1992 to 2022. Systematic searches of CINAHL (Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature) complete, Embase, PsycINFO (via Ovid) and Scopus databases were undertaken. RESULTS A total of 3892 articles were initially identified, four quantitative and two qualitative studies were included. Articles were published between 2013 and 2022.Two themes were identified: responsibility and workplace culture determine nurses' approach to PIP education delivery; and nurses tailor education strategies to address challenges and opportunities for PIP education delivery. CONCLUSION Nurses require resources to facilitate approaches to PIP education with medical and surgical patients. In the absence of clear instruction to support nurses' practice, PIP education for patients is at best delivered in an informal and ad hoc manner. Nurses require accessible education resources to enable them to tailor the content and frequency of PIP education to patients in med-surg settings. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution.
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- Jodie Deakin
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wounds Care, Southport, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wounds Care, Southport, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wounds Care, Southport, Queensland, Australia
- Division of Surgery, Metro South Health, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wounds Care, Southport, Queensland, Australia
- Nursing Research, Clinical Governance, Education and Research, Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Southport, Queensland, Australia
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Furtado K, Voorham J, Infante P, Afonso A, Morais C, Lucas P, Lopes M. The Relationship between Nursing Practice Environment and Pressure Ulcer Care Quality in Portugal's Long-Term Care Units. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:1751. [PMID: 37372869 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11121751] [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: 03/30/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The morbidity associated with ageing has contributed to an increase in the prevalence of Pressure Ulcers (PUs) in all care settings. The impact of these on people's quality of life and the extent of the associated economic and social burden constitutes today, by their importance, a serious public health problem. This study aims to describe the nursing work environment in Portuguese long-term care (LTC) units and to assess how this environment relates to the quality of PU care. METHODS A longitudinal study among inpatients with PUs was conducted in LTC units. The Nursing Work Index-Revised Scale (NWI-R) was sent to all nurses in these units. Cox proportional hazard models were used to relate the satisfaction degree with the service (measured by the NWI-R-PT items) to the healing time of the PUs, adjusting for confounders. RESULTS A total of 165 of 451 invited nurses completed the NWI-R-PT. Most were women (74.6%) and had 1 to 5 years of professional experience. Less than half (38.4%) had education in wound care. Of the 88 patients identified with PUs, only 63 had their PU documented, highlighting the difficulties in updating electronic records. The results showed that the level of concordance with Q28 "Floating so that staffing is equalised among units" is strongly associated with a shorter PU healing time. CONCLUSION A good distribution of nursing staff over the units will likely improve the quality of wound care. We found no evidence for possible associations with the questions on participation in policy decisions, salary level, or staffing educational development and their relationship with PUs healing times.
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- Katia Furtado
- Out Patient Department, Hospital of Portalegre, Unidade Local de Saúde do Norte Alentejano, 7300-312 Portalegre, Portugal
- Nursing Research, Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR), Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Egas Moniz, 1600-096 Lisbon, Portugal
- Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), Universidade de Évora, 7000-671 Évora, Portugal
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- DTIRS-Data to Insights Research Solutions, 1750-307 Lisboa, Portugal
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- Research Center in Mathematics and Applications (CIMA), Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada (IIFA), Universidade de Évora, 7000-671 Évora, Portugal
- Departamento de Matemática, Escola de Ciências e Tecnologia (ECT), Universidade de Évora, 7000-671 Évora, Portugal
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- Research Center in Mathematics and Applications (CIMA), Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada (IIFA), Universidade de Évora, 7000-671 Évora, Portugal
- Departamento de Matemática, Escola de Ciências e Tecnologia (ECT), Universidade de Évora, 7000-671 Évora, Portugal
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- Administração Regional de Saúde do Alentejo, Largo do Jardim do Paraíso, nº 1, 7000-864 Évora, Portugal
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- Nursing Research, Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR), Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Lisboa, Av. Prof. Egas Moniz, 1600-096 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), Universidade de Évora, 7000-671 Évora, Portugal
- São João de Deus School of Nursing, Universidade de Évora, 7000-671 Évora, Portugal
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Scientific and Clinical Abstracts From WOCNext® 2023: Las Vegas, Nevada ♦ June 4-7, 2023. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2023; 50:S1-S78. [PMID: 37632270 DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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Wu Z, Song B, Liu Y, Zhai Y, Chen S, Lin F. Barriers and facilitators to pressure injury prevention in hospitals: A mixed methods systematic review. J Tissue Viability 2023:S0965-206X(23)00055-4. [PMID: 37150650 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2023.04.009] [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: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically synthesize research evidence on barriers and facilitators to pressure injury prevention in hospital settings. METHODS A systematic literature review of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research was undertaken using PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library. Studies that reported barriers or/and facilitators to pressure injury prevention in the acute care settings and published in English from 2008 to 2022 were included. Studies were excluded if they were conducted in residential care facilities and nursing homes, or other long-term community care settings. Two authors independently screened articles against the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Quality appraisal was conducted by two authors by using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool. Reported results were mapped to the Theoretical Domains Framework to identify the barriers and facilitators to pressure injury prevention. RESULTS A total of 78 studies were included. There were 65 quantitative studies, 11 qualitative studies, and two mix-methods studies. The most salient Theoretical Domains Framework domains identified in this review were "Knowledge", "Skills", "Environmental Context and Resources", "Optimism", "Social/Professional Role and Identity", and "Social influences". CONCLUSION The barriers and facilitators to pressure injury prevention in hospital settings identified in this systematic review were diverse, and included issues at both individual and organizational level. Healthcare organizations can address the barriers and facilitators from the influential Theoretical Domains Framework domains. Future research is required to investigate the effectiveness of behaviour change interventions that specifically target these barriers and facilitators to pressure injury prevention.
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- Zijing Wu
- School of Nursing, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China.
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China.
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- School of Nursing, China Medical University, No.77 Puhe Road, Shenyang North New Area, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China.
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, No.39 Huaxiang Road, Tiexi District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China.
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- Department of Neurology, The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of China Medical University, No.4 Chongshan East Road, Huanggu District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China.
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- School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
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Fitzgerald S, McTier L, Whitehead C, Masters K, Wynne R. Inter-rater reliability of descriptors for the classification of mucosal pressure injury: A prospective cross-sectional study. Aust Crit Care 2023; 36:179-185. [PMID: 34991951 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2021.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Revised: 12/06/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Mucosal pressure injuries (PIs) are usually caused by pressure from essential medical devices. There is no universally accepted criterion for assessment, monitoring, or reporting mucosal PI. Reliable descriptors are vital to benchmark the frequency and severity of this hospital-acquired complication. OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to determine whether modified Reaper Oral Mucosa Pressure Injury Scale (ROMPIS) descriptors improved the reliability of mucosal PI assessment. Secondary aims were to explore nurses' knowledge of and attitudes toward mucosal PI. METHODS A prospective cross-sectional survey was distributed to nurses from two tertiary affiliated intensive care units via REDCap® to capture demographic data, knowledge, attitudes, and inter-rater reliability (IRR) measures. Nurses were randomised at a 1:1 ratio to original or modified ROMPIS descriptors and classified 12 images of mucosal PI. IRR was assessed using percentage agreement, Fleiss' kappa, and intraclass correlation coefficients. RESULTS The survey response rate was 20.9% (n = 98/468), with 73.5% (n = 72/98) completing IRR measures. Agreement was higher with modified (75%) than original ROMPIS descriptors (69.4%). IRR was fair for the original (κ = 0.30, 95% confidence interval [CI] [0.28, 0.33], z 26.5, p < 0.001) and modified ROMPIS (κ = 0.29, 95% CI [0.26, 0.31], z 25.0, p < 0.001). Intraclass correlation coefficient findings indicated ratings were inconsistent for the original (0.33, 95% CI [0.18, 0.59], F 18.8 (11 df), p < 0.001) and modified ROMPIS (0.31, 95% CI [0.17, 0.57], F 17.6 (11 df), p < 0.001). PI-specific education and risk factor recognition were common. CONCLUSION Modified descriptors had marginally better agreement. Participants understand management and prevention but need to strengthen their perceived capacity for mucosal PI risk assessment. This work provides a foundation for future benchmarking and a platform from which further research to refine and test descriptors specific to mucosal PI can be generated.
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- Simone Fitzgerald
- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Deakin University, 1 Geringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Intensive Care Unit, Austin Health, Studley Road, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Deakin University, 1 Geringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Centre for Quality & Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit, Nepean Hospital, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery, Deakin University, 1 Geringhap Street, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Western Sydney Nursing & Midwifery Research Centre, Blacktown Clinical & Research School, Western Sydney University & Western Sydney Local Health District, Blacktown Hospital, Marcel Crescent Blacktown, NSW, Australia.
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Levido A, Fulbrook P, Barakat-Johnson M, Campbell J, Delaney L, Latimer S, Walker RM, Wynne R, Doubrovsky A, Coyer F. Pressure injury prevention practice in Australian intensive care units: A national cross-sectional survey. Aust Crit Care 2023; 36:186-194. [PMID: 34955332 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2021.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2021] [Revised: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 11/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Pressure injury (PI) is an ongoing problem for patients in intensive care units (ICUs). The aim of this study was to explore the nature and extent of PI prevention practices in Australian adult ICUs. MATERIALS AND METHODS An Australian multicentre, cross-sectional study was conducted via telephone interview using a structured survey instrument comprising six categories: workplace demographics, patient assessment, PI prevention strategies, medical devices, skin hygiene, and other health service strategies. Publicly funded adult ICUs, accredited with the College of Intensive Care Medicine, were surveyed. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and chi-square tests for independence to explore associations according to geographical location. RESULTS Of the 75 eligible ICUs, 70 responded (93% response rate). PI was considered problematic in two-thirds (68%) of all ICUs. Common PI prevention strategies included risk assessment and visual skin assessment conducted within at least 6 h of admission (70% and 73%, respectively), a structured repositioning regimen (90%), use of barrier products to protect the skin (94%), sacrum or heel prophylactic multilayered silicone foam dressings (88%), regular PI chart audits (96%), and PI quality improvement projects (90%). PI prevention rounding and safety huddles were used in 37% of ICUs, and 31% undertook PI research. Although most ICUs were supported by a facility-wide skin integrity service, it was more common in metropolitan ICUs than in rural and regional ICUs (p < 0.001). Conversely, there was greater involvement of occupational therapists in PI prevention in rural or regional ICUs than in metropolitan ICUs (p = 0.026). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION This is the first study to provide a comprehensive description of PI prevention practices in Australian ICUs. Findings demonstrate that PI prevention practices, although nuanced in some areas to geographical location, are used in multiple and varied ways across ICUs.
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- Annabel Levido
- Intensive Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Australia; Research & Practice Development Unit, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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- Hospital-Acquired Complication Operational Coordinator for Pressure Injury, Sydney Local Health District, Australia; Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Australia; School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
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- National Health and Medical Research Council Centre of Research Excellence in Wiser Wound Care, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University and Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, Australia.
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Menzies Health Institute QLD, and the Division of Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Australia.
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- Western Sydney Nursing & Midwifery Research Centre, Western Sydney University & Western Sydney Local Health District, Blacktown Hospital, Marcel Crescent Blacktown, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
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- Joint Appointment School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology and Intensive Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Australia; Institute for Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, UK.
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Acosta-Hernández C, Fernández-Castillo RJ, Montes-Vázquez M, González-Caro MD. Is caring for pressure ulcers in the intensive care unit in Spain still a challenge? A qualitative study on nurses' perceptions. J Tissue Viability 2023; 32:114-119. [PMID: 36529583 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2022.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of pressure ulcers is an indicator of quality in intensive care units. Due to their frequency and severity, they are identified as a problem of great importance, where the well-being of patients and relatives is compromised, also generating a high healthcare cost. Nurses are primarily responsible for the care of pressure ulcers, however, the existing literature exposes a clear lack of knowledge regarding its prevention and treatment. OBJECTIVES To explore the attitudes, knowledge and perceived barriers by intensive care nurses regarding pressure ulcers treatment and prevention in a critical care setting. DESIGN A descriptive qualitative study has been carried out through semi-structured interviews with 22 intensive care nurses from two tertiary university hospitals in Spain. The consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ) guidelines were used to reinforce the methodological approach of the study. FINDINGS From the collected data, 4 main themes emerged: "lack of specific knowledge about pressure ulcers in intensive care", "continuity of care: the main problem to solve", "teamwork and pressure ulcers: gasping for improvement" and "Skin care as another vital sign". CONCLUSION Most intensive care nurses consider that they do not have sufficient knowledge regarding pressure ulcers. The nurses' attitudes are positive, however, an ineffective transmission of information and registration regarding ulcers is perceived. Regarding the treatment of pressure ulcers, the lack of continuity of care and updated knowledge/training have been the main barriers. In terms of prevention, the most mentioned barriers have been the clinical condition of the patient and the lack of personnel, despite the level of knowledge.
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- Claudia Acosta-Hernández
- Emergency Department, San Juan de Dios Hospital, Avda. San Juan de Dios, s/n, 18001, Bormujos, Seville, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, Avenzoar St., 6, 41009, Seville, Spain; Intensive Care Clinical Unit, University Hospital Virgen Macarena, Dr. Fedriani St., 3, 41009, Seville, Spain. https://twitter.com/RJFernandez92
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- Intensive Care Department, University Hospital Virgen de Valme, Crta, de Cádiz, km 548, 41014, Seville, Spain
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- Intensive Care Clinical Unit, University Hospital Virgen Macarena, Dr. Fedriani St., 3, 41009, Seville, Spain
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Botterman L, De Cock I, Blot SI, Labeau SO. A knowledge test on pressure injury in adult intensive care patients: Development, validation, and item analysis. J Tissue Viability 2022; 31:718-725. [PMID: 36085122 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2022.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pressure injuries are a major problem in critically ill patients, but both students' and intensive care nurses' knowledge about these injuries leaves room for improvement. As no knowledge test is currently available that focuses on pressure injuries in adult intensive care patients, we aimed to develop such tool, establish the content validity, and perform item analysis using Classical test theory. METHODS Test development followed established multiple-choice question-writing guidelines. Content validation used a Delphi procedure including eight international experts. Item analysis (question difficulty and discrimination power, and quality of the distractors) was based on the test results of a convenience sample who completed the test online, based on ready knowledge. RESULTS Four Delphi validation rounds resulted in a 24-item multiple-choice test within seven categories: Epidemiology, Aetiology, Prevention, Classification, Risk factors and risk assessment, Wound care, and Skin care. The content validity index was 0.96. The median score of 12 students and 38 qualified nurses was 12.5/24 (interquartile range 11-14.25; range 4-17; 52%). Least correct answers were in the categories Classification and Wound care. Item analysis revealed several knowledge gaps and misconceptions. CONCLUSIONS The test has excellent content validity. The sample's overall score was low. Item analysis identified various training needs. Future users are recommended to further validate the test and establish its reliability, and to tailor it to their individual context and evaluation requirements.
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- Laurien Botterman
- School of Healthcare, Nurse Education Programme, HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Ghent, Belgium.
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- School of Healthcare, Nurse Education Programme, HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Ghent, Belgium.
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- School of Healthcare, Nurse Education Programme, HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Ghent, Belgium; Department of Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
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- School of Healthcare, Nurse Education Programme, HOGENT University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Ghent, Belgium.
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Elliott R, Freeman-Sanderson A. Provision of care in critical care: A multifaceted gem of an issue. Aust Crit Care 2022; 35:613-615. [PMID: 36163120 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2022.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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- Rosalind Elliott
- Malcolm Fisher Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital and Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Research, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Pacific Highway, St Leonards NSW 2065 Australia; Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Ultimo NSW 2007 Australia.
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- Faculty of Health, University of Technology, Ultimo NSW 2007 Australia; Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Newtown NSW 2042 Australia; Critical Care Division, The George Institute for Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW, Newtown NSW 2042 Australia; Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre (ANZIC-RC), School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, St Kilda Rd, VIC 3004, Australia.
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Moir C, Taylor P, Seaton P, Snell H. An Evaluation of Barriers and Facilitators for a Pressure Injury Prevention Link Nurse Role: A Mixed-Methods Study in New Zealand. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2022; 49:314-321. [PMID: 35809007 DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to identify barriers and facilitators for nurses in a pressure injury prevention (PIP) link nurse role. DESIGN Mixed-methods study that used nominal group technique with focus groups, followed by online surveys. SAMPLE AND SETTING The PIP link nurse project recruited 52 RNs; 32 completed the PIP educational program and participated in data collection. The sample was drawn from PIP link nurses, who were invited to participate in focus groups at the end of the project to identify perceived facilitators and barriers to their role. Focus groups were specific to work areas: aged care and community visiting, and hospital. Two were in an urban setting and one in a rural environment. Twenty-two PIP link nurses participated across 3 groups. To ensure comprehensive data from all involved in the project, online surveys were created using focus group priorities as the basis for questions to send to all PIP link nurses, their managers, and workplace colleagues. METHODS Participants were invited to participate in focus groups to identify perceived facilitators and barriers to their role. These focus groups were organized around care settings: aged care, community visiting, and hospital. Using a nominal group technique focus group process, participants were asked to identify barriers and facilitators to their role. These were shared with the group until all answers were declared and understood. Voting on order of priority then took place, with majority voting leading to a prioritized list of facilitators and barriers for each group. Considering the similarities and differences across group priorities, researchers developed online surveys representing the main facilitators and barriers from the focus groups. Surveys were then distributed to all PIP link nurses, their managers, and colleagues. Survey data were collected and analyzed in REDCap and reported as percentages of agreement to the questions for each group of respondents. RESULTS Focus group data indicated facilitating priorities included PIP link nurses' commitment to the role, the support they received from their managers and colleagues, and time release to complete the role. Barriers included lack of time-when other work pressures took priority, and PIP link nurses felt the focus on applying quality improvement theory was more challenging than they had anticipated. Surveys from all groups reiterated the importance of the support of the workplace team in facilitating the role, and the time pressures for the PIP link nurse were a barrier to the role. CONCLUSION While the funding of such projects is advantageous, it should be carefully and generously considered how much time is required if the project is to succeed so that lack of time to complete the role does not become a barrier to successful completion.
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- Chris Moir
- Chris Moir, PhD, RN, Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Peta Taylor, PhD, RN, Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Philippa Seaton, PhD, RN, Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Helen Snell, PhD, NP, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand; and independent consultant with Blue Horizons NZ Ltd, New Zealand
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- Chris Moir, PhD, RN, Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Peta Taylor, PhD, RN, Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Philippa Seaton, PhD, RN, Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Helen Snell, PhD, NP, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand; and independent consultant with Blue Horizons NZ Ltd, New Zealand
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- Chris Moir, PhD, RN, Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Peta Taylor, PhD, RN, Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Philippa Seaton, PhD, RN, Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Helen Snell, PhD, NP, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand; and independent consultant with Blue Horizons NZ Ltd, New Zealand
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- Chris Moir, PhD, RN, Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Peta Taylor, PhD, RN, Ara Institute of Canterbury Ltd, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Philippa Seaton, PhD, RN, Centre for Postgraduate Nursing Studies, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Helen Snell, PhD, NP, Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand; and independent consultant with Blue Horizons NZ Ltd, New Zealand
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Lovegrove J, Fulbrook P, Miles SJ. Use of a Sacral Foam Dressing to Prevent Pressure Injury in At-Risk Subacute Hospitalized Older Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2022; 49:322-330. [PMID: 35809008 DOI: 10.1097/won.0000000000000894] [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: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this pilot study was to inform a future trial aimed at comparing the effectiveness of a prophylactic sacral dressing plus standard care to standard care only to reduce sacral pressure injuries (PIs) in at-risk older adults admitted to a subacute hospital setting. DESIGN A pilot study with a pragmatic, open-label, randomized controlled trial design. SAMPLE AND SETTING One hundred thirty participants were randomized (intervention n = 66, 50.8%; control n = 64, 49.2%). Protocol violations occurred in 48 participants (intervention n = 33, 68.8%; control n = 15, 31.3%). The study setting was a subacute hospital inpatient care unit located in Queensland, Australia. METHODS Participants were randomly allocated 1:1 to the intervention (prophylactic dressing plus standard care) or control group (standard care). Standard care included regular PI risk and skin assessments, and selection and implementation of preventive interventions (eg, support surfaces and increased repositioning) from a PI prevention care plan. The sacral dressing was applied for intervention participants immediately following recruitment. Ward and research staff collected data and assessed skin integrity daily; participants were followed up until onset of a PI or up to 28 days without PI occurrence. In addition, retrospective chart reviews were undertaken to verify PI occurrences. Patient comfort and dressing utility were also evaluated. RESULTS Two (3.0%) participants in the intervention group and 1 (1.6%) in the control group developed a sacral PI. The difference was not statistically significant. Only 1 PI was recorded prospectively, while 2 PIs were identified via retrospective chart review. Participants rated dressing comfort highly, particularly during the first 2 weeks, and nurses rated utility highly. Based on the intention-to-treat results, a sample size of 1799 per arm would be required in a definitive trial. CONCLUSIONS A definitive trial is feasible and warranted. However, the large sample size required in a definitive trial indicates the need for multiple sites.
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- Josephine Lovegrove
- Josephine Lovegrove, RN, BN(Hons), Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
- Paul Fulbrook, PhD, MSc, RN, BSc(Hons), PGDip Educ, Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Banyo, Queensland, Australia; Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Sandra J. Miles, PhD, RN, RM, MN (Ch&Adol), BN, CCYPN, Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Banyo, Queensland, Australia
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- Josephine Lovegrove, RN, BN(Hons), Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
- Paul Fulbrook, PhD, MSc, RN, BSc(Hons), PGDip Educ, Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Banyo, Queensland, Australia; Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Sandra J. Miles, PhD, RN, RM, MN (Ch&Adol), BN, CCYPN, Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Banyo, Queensland, Australia
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- Josephine Lovegrove, RN, BN(Hons), Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
- Paul Fulbrook, PhD, MSc, RN, BSc(Hons), PGDip Educ, Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Banyo, Queensland, Australia; Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Sandra J. Miles, PhD, RN, RM, MN (Ch&Adol), BN, CCYPN, Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Queensland, Australia; School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Banyo, Queensland, Australia
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Designing devices to communicate effectively with intensive care nurses to prevent pressure injuries: A qualitative study. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2022; 71:103244. [DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2022.103244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2021] [Revised: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Exploring medical device-related pressure injuries in a single intensive care setting: A longitudinal point prevalence study. Intensive Crit Care Nurs 2021; 68:103155. [PMID: 34736833 DOI: 10.1016/j.iccn.2021.103155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To report longitudinal prevalence rates of device-related pressure injuries in critically ill adult patients in the intensive care unit and to explore the patient characteristics associated with the development of device related pressure injuries. RESEARCH DESIGN A prospective observational design where observations of patients' skin integrity were conducted on one day each week for 52 weeks. SETTING The study was conducted in the 36-bed ICU of a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital in Queensland, Australia. The sample included all patients aged 18 years or older admitted to the intensive care unit before midnight on the day preceding the observation, with a medical device in situ. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome measure was device related pressure injuries identified at the weekly observations and defined as a pressure injury found on the skin or mucous membrane with a history of medical device in use at the location of the injury. Patient demographic and clinical characteristics were recorded. RESULTS Over the study period, 11.3% (71/631) of patients developed at least one hospital-acquired DRPI. The most common devices associated with injury were nasogastric/nasojejunal tubes (41%) and endotracheal tubes (27%). Significant predictors of device related pressure injuries were the total number of devices (OR 1.230, 95% CI 1.09-1.38, p < 0.001), the length of time in the ICU (OR 1.05, 95% CI 1.02-1.09, p = 0.003), male sex, (OR 2.099, 95% CI 1.18-3.7, p = 0.012), and increased severity of illness score on admission (OR 1.044, 95% CI 1.01-1.09, p = 0.013). CONCLUSION Device related pressure injuries are an all-too-common iatrogenic problem for this vulnerable patient cohort.
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Jacq G, Valera S, Muller G, Decormeille G, Youssoufa A, Poiroux L, Allaert F, Barrois B, Rigaudier F, Ferreira P, Huard D, Heming N, Aissaoui N, Barbar S, Boissier F, Grimaldi D, Hraiech S, Lascarrou JB, Piton G, Michel P. Prevalence of pressure injuries among critically ill patients and factors associated with their occurrence in the intensive care unit: The PRESSURE study. Aust Crit Care 2021; 34:411-418. [PMID: 33483180 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2020.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2019] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The prevalence of pressure injuries (PIs) in critically ill patients has been extensively studied, but there is uncertainty regarding the risk factors. The main objective of this study was to describe the prevalence of PIs in critically ill patients. Secondary objectives were to describe PI, use of preventive measures for PI, and factors associated with occurrence of PI in the intensive care unit (ICU). MATERIAL AND METHODS This was a 1-day point-prevalence study performed on a weekday in June 2017 in ICUs in France. On the same day, we noted the presence or absence of PI in all hospitalised patients of the participating ICUs, data on the ICUs, and the characteristics of patients and of PI. RESULTS Eighty-six participating ICUs allowed the inclusion of 1228 patients. The prevalence of PI on the study day was 18.7% (95% confidence interval: 16.6-21.0). PIs acquired in the ICU were observed in 12.5% (95% confidence interval: 10.6-14.3) of critically ill patients on the study day. The most frequent locations of PI were the sacrum (57.4%), heel (35.2%), and face (8.7%). Severe forms of PI accounted for 40.8% of all PIs. Antiulcer mattresses were used in 91.5% of the patients, and active and/or passive mobilisation was performed for all the patients. Multiple logistic regression analysis identified longer length of stay in the ICU, a higher Simplified Acute Physiology Score, higher body weight, motor neurological disorder, high-dose steroids, and absence of oral nutrition on the study day as factors independently associated with occurrence of PI in the ICU. CONCLUSION This large point-prevalence study shows that PIs are found in about one of five critically ill patients despite extensive use of devices for preventing PI. Acquisition of PI in the ICU is strongly related to the patient's severity of illness on admission to the ICU and length of stay in the ICU.
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Alshahrani B, Sim J, Middleton R. Nursing interventions for pressure injury prevention among critically ill patients: A systematic review. J Clin Nurs 2021; 30:2151-2168. [PMID: 33590917 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15709] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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AIM To systemically synthesise the evidence on the most effective nursing interventions to prevent pressure injuries among critical care patients. BACKGROUND Although pressure injury (PI) prevention is a focus of nursing care in critical care units, hospital-acquired pressure injuries continue to occur in these settings. DESIGN A systematic review of literature guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) and Synthesis without meta-analysis (SWiM) guidelines. METHODS Four electronic databases were searched for relevant studies. Included studies were screened and then critically appraised using the appropriate Joanna Briggs Institute appraisal tool. Data were analysed and reported using a narrative synthesis. RESULTS The review included 14 studies. Randomised controlled trials, quasi-experimental, case series and cross-sectional studies were included. The review identified four broad categories of interventions that are the most effective for preventing pressure injuries: (a) PI prevention bundles, (b) repositioning and the use of surface support, (c) prevention of medical device-related pressure injuries and (d) access to expertise. All the included studies reported a reduction in pressure injuries following the interventions; however, the strength of the evidence was rated from moderate to very low. CONCLUSIONS Nurses are well qualified to lead in the prevention of pressure injuries in critical care units. Every critically ill patient requires interventions to prevent pressure injuries, and the prevention of PIs should be considered a complex intervention. Nurses must plan and implement evidence-based care to prevent all types of pressure injuries, including medical device-related pressure injuries. Education and training programmes for nurses on PI prevention are important for prevention of pressure injuries. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Nursing interventions should consist of evidence-based 'bundles' and be adapted to patients' needs. To prevent pressure injuries among critically ill patients, nurses must be competent and highly educated and ensure fundamental strategies are routinely implemented to improve mobility and offload pressure.
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- Bassam Alshahrani
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.,Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia.,Illawarra Health & Medical Research Institute (IHMRI), University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.,Illawarra Health & Medical Research Institute (IHMRI), University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine & Health, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia.,Illawarra Health & Medical Research Institute (IHMRI), University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia
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Coyer F, Cook JL, Doubrovsky A, Campbell J, Vann A, McNamara G, Edward KL, Hartel G, Fulbrook P. Implementation and evaluation of multilayered pressure injury prevention strategies in an Australian intensive care unit setting. Aust Crit Care 2021; 35:143-152. [PMID: 33992515 DOI: 10.1016/j.aucc.2021.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Revised: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Pressure injuries are a ubiquitous, yet largely preventable, hospital acquired complication commonly seen in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit. OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study were to implement targeted evidence-based pressure injury prevention strategies and evaluate their effect through measurement of patient pressure injury observations. METHODS A prospective multiphased design was used in the intensive care unit of an Australian tertiary referral hospital using three study periods (period 1, weeks 1-18; period 2, weeks 19-28; and period 3, weeks 29-52). The interventions included staff-focused interventions and patient-focused interventions, with the latter defined in a work unit guideline. Weekly visual observations of critically ill patients' skin integrity were conducted by trained research nurses over 52 weeks from November 2015 to November 2016. The primary outcome measure was a pressure injury of any stage, identified at the weekly observation, and the effect of the intervention was evaluated through logistic regression. Reporting rigour has been demonstrated using the Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence checklist. RESULTS Over the whole study, 15.4% (95% confidence interval [CI] = 12.6, 18.2%, 97/631) of patients developed a pressure injury, with the majority of these injuries (73.2%, 95% CI = 64.4%, 82.0%, 71/97) caused by medical devices. After adjustment for covariates known to influence hospital-acquired pressure injury development, pressure injury rates for period 3 compared with period 1 were reduced (odds ratio = 0.41, 95% CI = 0.20-0.97, p = 0.0126). CONCLUSIONS We found the use of defined pressure injury prevention strategies targeted at both staff and patients reduced pressure injury prevalence.
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- Fiona Coyer
- Joint Appointment Intensive Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Australia; Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, UK; Level 3 Ned Hanlon Building, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Butterfield St, Herston, Queensland, 4029, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Australia; Skin Integrity Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Australia.
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- Intensive Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Australia.
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- Intensive Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Australia.
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- Department of Health Professions, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health, Arts and Design, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia; Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, UK.
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Australia; QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University, Brisbane, Australia; Nursing Research & Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Brisbane, Australia; Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Lovegrove J, Fulbrook P, Miles S. Authors' response to comment on "International consensus on pressure injury preventative interventions by risk level for critically ill patients: A modified Delphi study". Int Wound J 2020; 18:738-741. [PMID: 33200527 PMCID: PMC8450788 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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- Josephine Lovegrove
- School of Nursing, Midwifery & ParamedicineFaculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic UniversityBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia,Nursing Research and Practice Development CentreThe Prince Charles HospitalBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery & ParamedicineFaculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic UniversityBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia,Nursing Research and Practice Development CentreThe Prince Charles HospitalBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia,Faculty of Health SciencesUniversity of the WitwatersrandJohannesburgSouth Africa
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery & ParamedicineFaculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic UniversityBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia,Nursing Research and Practice Development CentreThe Prince Charles HospitalBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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Attitudes of Spanish Nurses towards Pressure Injury Prevention and Psychometric Characteristics of the Spanish Version of the APuP Instrument. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17228543. [PMID: 33217957 PMCID: PMC7698736 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17228543] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Revised: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 11/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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The prevention of pressure injuries in hospitalised patients is a critical point of care related to patient safety. Nurses play a key role in pressure injury (PI) prevention, making it important to assess not only their knowledge but also their attitude towards prevention. The main purpose of this study was to translate into Spanish and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Attitude towards Pressure ulcer Prevention instrument (APuP); a secondary aim was to explore the associations of attitude with other factors. A Spanish version was developed through a translation and back-translation procedure. The validation study was conducted on a sample of 438 nursing professionals from four public hospitals in Spain. The analysis includes internal consistency, confirmatory factorial analysis, and construct validity in known groups. The 12-item Spanish version of the APuP fit well in the 5-factor model, with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.7. The mean APuP score was 39.98, which means a positive attitude. Registered nurses have a slightly better attitude than Assistant nurses. A moderate correlation (R = 0.32) between knowledge and attitude for the prevention of PI was found. As concluded, the Spanish version of the APuP questionnaire is a valid, reliable and useful tool to measure the attitude toward PI prevention in Spanish-speaking contexts. This version has 12 items grouped into 5 factors, and its psychometric properties are similar to those of the original instrument.
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Lizarondo L, Stern C, Carrier J, Godfrey C, Rieger K, Salmond S, Apóstolo J, Kirkpatrick P, Loveday H. Barriers and enablers to implementation of pressure injury prevention in hospitalized adults: a mixed methods systematic review protocol. JBI Evid Synth 2020; 18:2134-2139. [PMID: 32813459 DOI: 10.11124/jbisrir-d-19-00265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of the proposed systematic review is to determine the barriers and enablers (or facilitators) to the implementation of pressure injury prevention among adults receiving care in the hospital setting. INTRODUCTION Hospital-acquired pressure injuries are preventable; however, they remain an ongoing safety and quality health care concern in many countries. There are various evidence-based preventative interventions for pressure injuries, but their implementation in clinical practice is limited. An understanding of the different factors that support (enablers or facilitators) and inhibit (barriers) the implementation of these interventions from different perspectives is important, so that targeted strategies can be incorporated into implementation plans. INCLUSION CRITERIA This review will include quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies that investigate barriers and/or enablers in relation to hospital-acquired pressure injury prevention in hospitalized adults. Only English publications will be considered, with no publication date restrictions. METHODS The systematic review will be conducted in accordance with the JBI methodology for mixed methods systematic review. Published studies will be searched in PubMed, CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO and Scopus. Gray literature will also be considered. Critical appraisal and data extraction will be performed using standardized tools, followed by data transformation. Data synthesis will follow the convergent integrated approach.
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- Lucylynn Lizarondo
- JBI, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- JBI, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- The Wales Centre For Evidence Based Care: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Cardiff, Wales
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- Queen's Collaboration for Health Care Quality: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- The Northeast Institute for Evidence Synthesis and Translation (NEST): A JBI Centre of Excellence, Newark, NJ, USA
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- Portugal Centre for Evidence Based Practice: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Coimbra, Portugal
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- The Scottish Centre for Evidence-based, Multi-professional Practice: A JBI Centre of Excellence, Aberdeen, Scotland
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- The University of West London Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare: A JBI Affiliated Group, London, UK
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Graves N, Maiti R, Aloweni FAB, Yuh AS, Lo ZJ, Harding K. Pressure injuries among admissions to a hospital in the tropics. Int Wound J 2020; 17:1659-1668. [PMID: 32720433 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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We report incidence rates for pressure injuries seen in an acute hospital in Singapore that were classified as Stage 3 or Stage 4. The characteristics of patients and the factors that explain variation in the primary outcome of duration of hospital stay are summarized. Existing data were available from Singapore General Hospital for all admissions from January 2016 to December 2019. Univariable analysis was done and a multivariable Poisson regression model estimated. Incidence rates declined from 4.05 to 3.4 per 1000 admissions in the 48 months between 2016 and 2019. The vast majority were community acquired with 75% in admission from the patients' home. Factors that explain variation in length of stay were, ethnicity; site of injury; community versus healthcare associated; inter-hospital transfer; fracture as reason for admission; and the number of days between admission and assessment of wound by specialist nurse. Stage 3 and 4 injuries arise in a home environment most often and are subsequently managed in acute hospital at high cost. These are novel epidemiological data from a hospital in the tropics where the potential to improve outcomes, implement screening and prevention, and thus increase the performance of health services is strong.
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- Nicholas Graves
- Health Services and Systems Research, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore.,Skin Research Institute of Singapore, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore.,Wound Care Innovation for the Tropics Programme, Singapore
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- Centre for Quantitative Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore
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- Vascular Surgery Service, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.,Nanyang Technological University Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine Centre for Population Health Sciences, Singapore
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- Skin Research Institute of Singapore, Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore.,Wound Care Innovation for the Tropics Programme, Singapore
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Wang HRN, Campbell J, Doubrovsky A, Singh V, Collins J, Coyer F. Pressure injury development in critically ill patients with a cervical collar in situ: A retrospective longitudinal study. Int Wound J 2020; 17:944-956. [PMID: 32239663 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2020] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Trauma patients with a serious injury to the head or neck can remain immobilised with a cervical collar (C-collar) device in situ and are subsequently exposed to device-related skin integrity threats. This study aimed to determine the incidence and risk factors associated with the development of C-collar-related pressure injures (CRPIs) in an intensive care unit. This retrospective longitudinal cohort study was conducted in an Australian metropolitan intensive care unit. Following ethical approval, data from patients over 18 years, who received a C-collar were retrieved over a 9-year period. Chi square and t-tests were used to identify variables associated with CRPI development. A logistic regression model was employed to analyse the risk factors. Data from 906 patients were analysed. Nine-year pressure injury incidence was 16.9% (n = 154/906). Pressure injury development directly associated with a C-collar increased by 33% with each repositioning episode (odds ratio 1.328, 95% confidence interval 1.024-1.723, P = .033). Time in the C-collar (10.4 to 2.5 days, P = .002) and length of stay in intensive care unit (ICU) (20.1 to 16.1 days, P < .001) were associated with pressure injury development. Patients with C-collar devices are a vulnerable group at risk for pressure injury development because of their immobility and length of ICU stay.
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- Harn-Rong N Wang
- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia.,Skin Integrity Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, Queensland, Australia
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- Joint appointment Intensive Care Services, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Herston, Queensland, Australia.,Institute of Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield, UK
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