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Assessing effectiveness of regular repositioning in preventing pressure ulcers in children

Rifka Putri Andayani1,2, Nani Nurhaeni1, Dessie Wanda1

  • 1Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia.

Pediatric Reports
|September 9, 2020
PubMed

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Regular repositioning every two hours significantly prevents pressure ulcers in pediatric patients. Early detection of skin integrity damage using the Braden Q Scale is crucial for nurses.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Dermatology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Pressure ulcers pose significant health risks.
  • Early detection of skin integrity damage is vital for prevention.
  • Two-hourly repositioning is a standard nursing intervention for pressure ulcer prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of regular repositioning in preventing pressure sores.
  • To assess the role of the Braden Q Scale in predicting pressure ulcer development.

Main Methods:

  • Quasi-experimental pretest-posttest nonequivalent control group design.
  • 93 pediatric participants (43 intervention, 50 control) selected via consecutive sampling.
  • Intervention group received two-hourly repositioning; control group received a pressure mattress for 14 days.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant difference (P<0.001) was observed in Braden Q Scale scores before and after the intervention in both groups.
  • Regular repositioning demonstrated effectiveness in mitigating pressure ulcer risk.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses should utilize the Braden Q Scale for early detection of skin integrity issues.
  • Implementing regular repositioning is a key nursing strategy to prevent pressure ulcers in pediatric patients.

Keywords:
Braden Qpressure ulcerrepositioning

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