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Area of Science:

  • Digital health
  • Patient education
  • Wound care

Background:

  • Growing trend of home-based patient self-care necessitates accessible health information.
  • Patients at risk of pressure ulcers require guidance for effective self-management.
  • Existing guidelines from NPUAP and NICE provide a foundation for pressure ulcer prevention and management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development of an educational electronic application (app) for patients at risk of pressure ulcers and their carers.
  • To provide accessible information on pressure ulcer prevention, recognition, and management.
  • To facilitate educational discussions among patients, carers, and healthcare professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a downloadable electronic application for smartphones and tablets (Windows, Android, Apple).
  • Content based on current National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines.
  • Focus on educating users about prevention, recognition, and management of pressure ulcers.

Main Results:

  • An educational app has been developed and is available for multiple platforms.
  • The app delivers evidence-based information on pressure ulcer care.
  • The app aims to empower patients and carers with knowledge for self-care.

Conclusions:

  • The developed app offers a valuable resource for patients and carers managing pressure ulcer risks.
  • Accessible digital tools can support informed self-care and improve patient outcomes.
  • The app has the potential to enhance communication and collaboration in pressure ulcer management.