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Evaluating selection and efficacy of pressure-relieving equipment
Donna Chaloner1, Jenny Stevens
1Walsall Primary Care NHS Trust.
British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)
|June 28, 2003
Summary
This study developed an audit tool to assess nurses' knowledge and skills in using pressure-relieving devices. The tool evaluates patient assessment, equipment selection, and user satisfaction for effective clinical practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Devices
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Auditing
Background:
- Limited randomized controlled trials (RCTs) exist for pressure-relieving devices.
- Practitioners may use varied evidence to guide clinical practice and purchasing decisions.
- Need for standardized tools to evaluate medical device implementation and effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and illustrate an audit tool for evaluating nurses' competence in pressure-relieving equipment.
- To assess patient assessment, equipment selection, and installation skills.
- To evaluate the clinical effectiveness and user satisfaction of pressure-relieving devices.
Main Methods:
- Development of a novel audit tool for nurses.
- Focus on evaluating knowledge and skills related to pressure-relieving equipment.
- Application of the tool in a small audit of the Karomed Ltd Transair 1500 mattress replacement system.
Main Results:
- The audit tool was developed to assess key nursing competencies.
- The tool facilitates evaluation of equipment's clinical effectiveness and user satisfaction.
- A specific mattress replacement system was audited using the developed tool.
Conclusions:
- The developed audit tool can enhance the evaluation of pressure-relieving equipment implementation.
- Standardized auditing improves evidence-based practice in selecting and using medical devices.
- Further use of the tool can support clinical guidelines and purchasing decisions.