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Published on: December 4, 2021
A nurse-led approach to preventing pressure ulcers
Tracey L Yap1, Susan M Kennerly
1NIOSH Educational Research Center, University of Cincinnati, OH, USA. tracey.yap@uc.edu
Summary
Nurses can lead multidisciplinary teams to reduce pressure ulcers (PUs) using evidence-based protocols and pressure-relief strategies. This nurse-led approach is crucial for preventing PU incidence and prevalence in healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Healthcare Management
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Pressure ulcers (PUs) are a significant concern in healthcare, impacting patient outcomes and healthcare costs.
- Effective prevention strategies are essential to reduce the incidence and prevalence of PUs.
- Nursing's central role in patient care and facility management positions it to lead PU prevention efforts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a nurse-led multidisciplinary approach for reducing pressure ulcers (PUs) in healthcare organizations.
- To emphasize the importance of evidence-based prevention protocols and pressure-relief strategies.
- To highlight nursing's expertise and leadership capabilities in PU prevention.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of current understanding of PU etiology and prevention.
- Emphasis on evidence-based prevention protocols.
- Highlighting pressure-relief strategies.
Main Results:
- A nurse-led multidisciplinary approach can significantly influence PU prevalence and incidence.
- Evidence-based protocols and pressure-relief strategies are critical for PU reduction.
- Nursing leadership is key to designing and implementing effective PU prevention programs.
Conclusions:
- Nursing is the most appropriate discipline to lead PU prevention initiatives.
- Implementing innovative solutions and evidence-based protocols under nursing leadership can reduce PUs.
- A multidisciplinary, nurse-led approach is vital for organizational PU reduction.
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