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Nurses received specialized education on preventing and managing pressure ulcers, leading to improved knowledge and confidence in patient care. This initiative empowered nurses to implement best practices, positively impacting patient outcomes in acute care settings.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Patient Safety
  • Healthcare Education

Background:

  • Pressure ulcers pose a significant challenge in acute care hospitals, impacting patient outcomes and healthcare costs.
  • Nurses play a crucial role in the prevention and management of pressure ulcers.
  • Knowledge gaps among nurses can hinder the effective implementation of best practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an educational program for nurses focused on pressure ulcer prevention and management.
  • To empower nurses with the knowledge and skills to identify at-risk patients and treat early-stage pressure ulcers.
  • To promote the adoption of evidence-based practices and guidelines in skin and wound care.

Main Methods:

  • A targeted educational program was designed and delivered to 65 nurses across three Canadian hospitals.

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  • The curriculum incorporated evidence-based recommendations and the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario's Best Practice Guidelines.
  • Pre- and post-program assessments were conducted to evaluate knowledge acquisition and educational satisfaction.

    • Main Results:

    • The educational program was successful in enhancing nurses' knowledge and meeting their learning expectations.
    • Participants gained skills in recognizing pressure ulcer risk and managing Stage I and II pressure ulcers and related skin breakdown.
    • Organizational support facilitated the implementation of the skin and wound care resource nurse role and medical directives.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurse-led educational initiatives are effective in improving pressure ulcer prevention and management strategies.
    • Empowering nurses with specialized knowledge and skills enhances patient safety and care quality.
    • Ongoing evaluation and monitoring are essential to sustain positive outcomes in pressure ulcer incidence rates.