Effectiveness of a Pressure Injury Prevention Care Bundle; Prospective Interventional Study in Intensive Care Units

Area of Science:

• Nursing Research
• Patient Safety
• Critical Care Medicine

Background:

• Pressure injuries pose a significant risk to patients in intensive care units.
• Effective prevention strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of a pressure injury prevention care bundle in an intensive care unit setting.
• To assess the impact of the care bundle on the incidence of pressure injuries.

Main Methods:

• A prospective interventional study was conducted in an intensive care unit.
• The study involved two stages: pre-care bundle implementation and post-care bundle implementation.
• Nurses received training on the care bundle, and compliance was assessed.

Main Results:

• The incidence of stage 1 pressure injuries decreased from 15.11 to 6.79 per 1000 patient-days after implementing the care bundle.
• While a reduction in stage 1 pressure injuries was observed, the change was not statistically significant.

Conclusions:

• The implementation of a pressure injury prevention care bundle in an intensive care unit resulted in a reduction in stage 1 pressure injuries.
• Further research may be needed to achieve statistically significant reductions.