Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Pressure sore prevention in nursing homes.

M Clay

    Elderly Care
    |February 24, 2001
    PubMed
    Summary

    Nursing home staff face increasing resident dependency, raising the risk of pressure sores. This guide provides essential principles for all healthcare staff to prevent these injuries.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Depletion of cells of monocyte lineage prevents loss of renal microvasculature in murine kidney transplantation.

    Transplantation·2008
    Same author

    The use of granulocyte colony-stimulating factor in volunteer blood and marrow registry donors.

    Bone marrow transplantation·2006
    Same author

    One year's experience with a program to facilitate personal and professional development in medical students using reflection groups.

    Education for health (Abingdon, England)·2004
    Same author

    Cryopreservation of cord blood after liquid storage.

    Cytotherapy·2003
    Same author

    Sexual health innovations in undergraduate medical education.

    International journal of impotence research·2003
    Same author

    Nutritious, enjoyable food in nursing homes.

    Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)·2002

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Nursing Care
    • Patient Safety

    Background:

    • Nursing home residents are increasingly dependent.
    • High dependency increases the risk of pressure sore development.
    • Effective prevention strategies are crucial for this population.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a teaching aid for nursing home staff.
    • To outline essential principles for pressure sore prevention.
    • To address the growing challenge of resident dependency.

    Main Methods:

    • The abstract does not specify methods.
    • This is a guide, not an empirical study.
    • Content focuses on principles and best practices.

    Main Results:

    • The abstract does not present results.
    • The guide aims to equip staff with knowledge.
    • Successful implementation is implied to reduce pressure sores.

    Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive understanding of pressure sore prevention is vital.
    • This guide serves as a foundational resource for care staff.
    • Proactive and informed care can mitigate risks associated with resident dependency.

    Related Experiment Videos