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The development of an effective tissue viability service.
1University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Glenfield Hospital, Leicester.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|March 10, 2001
Summary
Developing a formal tissue viability service (TVS) is crucial for quality care in wound management and pressure ulcer prevention. This article offers a framework for establishing and evolving a TVS within healthcare trusts, emphasizing multidisciplinary team involvement.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Tissue Viability Nursing
- Wound Care Management
Background:
- Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment are significant healthcare quality concerns.
- Many National Health Service (NHS) trusts lack a formal tissue viability service (TVS).
- Effective wound management requires a multidisciplinary approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidance for developing a tissue viability service (TVS).
- To describe the establishment and 5-year development of an existing TVS.
- To offer a framework for practitioners aiming to establish similar services.
Main Methods:
- The article details the practical steps and evolution of a specific TVS.
- It highlights the transition from traditional nursing roles to a multidisciplinary team model.
- Case study approach outlining service establishment and growth.
Main Results:
- The established TVS has demonstrated a structured development over five years.
- The integration of a multidisciplinary team has been foundational to the TVS's effectiveness.
- The service provides a practical model for other trusts.
Conclusions:
- A formal TVS is essential for addressing pressure ulcer issues.
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration is key to a successful TVS.
- The described framework can guide the development of new TVS initiatives.