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Effectiveness of Virgin Coconut Oil and Regular Repositioning in Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Children
R P Andayani1, F Wahyuni1, R Ausrianti1
1STIKes MERCUBAKTIJAYA Padang, Indonesia.
Insights
Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) and regular repositioning significantly reduce pressure ulcer risk. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of these interventions in improving skin integrity and preventing pressure sores.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Dermatology
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- Pressure ulcers negatively impact patient health.
- Early detection of skin integrity damage is crucial for prevention.
- Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) offers antioxidant and vitamin E benefits for skin health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) and regular repositioning in preventing pressure ulcers.
- To assess the impact of these interventions on skin integrity.
- To provide evidence for non-pharmacological pressure ulcer prevention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental pretest-posttest nonequivalent control group design.
- 86 participants selected via consecutive nonprobability sampling.
- Intervention group received VCO; control group received repositioning.
Main Results:
- A statistically significant difference (p<0.001) was observed in Braden QD scores before and after interventions.
- Both VCO and repositioning interventions showed positive effects on preventing pressure ulcers.
Conclusions:
- Nurses should utilize the Braden QD Scale for early detection of skin integrity issues.
- Implementing Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) and regular repositioning is recommended for pressure ulcer prevention.
- These interventions represent effective nursing strategies for maintaining skin integrity.
Introduction:
Pressure ulcers have adverse effects on health. Thus, early detection of damage to skin integrity is important for preventing the occurrence of pressure sores. Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is a nonpharmacological therapy that can be applied to overcome the problem of damage to skin integrity. Virgin coconut oil contains antioxidants and is rich in vitamin E. Meanwhile, two-hourly repositioning is a nursing intervention performed to prevent pressure ulcers.
Materials And Methods:
This study aimed to evaluate the implementation of Virgin Coconut Oil and regular repositioning for preventing pressure sores. The designs used quasi experiment pretest and posttest nonequivalent control group; 86 participants were selected through a nonprobability sampling technique by consecutive sampling.
Results:
The fundings suggest that there is a significant difference in the Braden QD scores from before and after virgin coconut oil of the intervention group and repositioning of the control group (p<0.001).
Conclusion:
Nurses are expected to be able to detect early damage to skin integrity by using the Braden QD Scale and to implement use Virgin Coconut Oil and repositioning.
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