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Evidence-based practice and heat loss prevention in trauma patients
Janice S Hayes1, Suzette Tyler-Ball, Sharon S Cohen
1Division of Trauma Services, Broward General Medical Center, Ft Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Journal of Nursing Care Quality
|July 20, 2002
Summary
This study details a quality management process to create an evidence-based protocol for preventing heat loss in trauma patients. The ADDIE model identified a complex root cause, leading to adaptive action plans for improved patient care.
Area of Science:
- Quality Management
- Trauma Care
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Hypothermia is a significant risk in trauma patients, potentially worsening outcomes.
- Developing effective heat loss prevention protocols requires a systematic approach.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the application of a quality management process for developing an evidence-based protocol for heat loss prevention in trauma patients.
- To identify the root causes of heat loss in this patient population.
Main Methods:
- The ADDIE (Assess, Determine, Design, Implement, Evaluate) process was utilized as the quality management framework.
- Multiple iterations of the ADDIE process were necessary to thoroughly assess the problem and its root causes.
Main Results:
- The ADDIE process facilitated the identification of a multifactorial root cause for heat loss in trauma patients.
- The protocol development involved ongoing revisions and additions to action plans based on findings.
Conclusions:
- A structured quality management process, such as ADDIE, is effective for developing evidence-based protocols in complex clinical areas like trauma care.
- Addressing multifactorial root causes is crucial for successful heat loss prevention strategies in trauma patients.
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