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A procedure for the digital removal of faeces
Gaye Kyle1, Phil Prynn, Hilary Oliver
1Faculty of Health and Human Science, Thames Valley University, Slough, Berkshire. Gaye.kyle@tvu.ac.uk
Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|February 18, 2005
Summary
This study developed an evidence-based procedure for digital removal of faeces (DRF), addressing challenges like limited primary evidence. The procedure guides nurses in providing effective, adaptable patient care within professional guidelines.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Clinical Procedures
- Evidence-Based Healthcare
Background:
- Challenges in establishing evidence-based practices for digital removal of faeces (DRF).
- Need for a standardized, yet adaptable, procedure for DRF.
- Absence of primary research to guide DRF interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an evidence-based procedure for digital removal of faeces (DRF).
- To address barriers and problems encountered during the development process.
- To provide clear guidelines for nurses performing DRF.
Main Methods:
- Literature review to identify best available evidence.
- Iterative development of the DRF procedure.
- Consultation to refine criteria and actions.
Main Results:
- An evidence-based procedure for DRF was successfully developed.
- The procedure outlines criteria and practitioner actions for DRF.
- The procedure is adaptable to individual patient needs.
Conclusions:
- The developed DRF procedure is based on the best available evidence.
- It supports nurses in practicing within professional and legal boundaries.
- Ensures patients receive effective care aligned with current knowledge.