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Reporting medical device-related pressure ulcers: An international Delphi consensus study
Ewa Crunden1, Susanne Coleman2, Lisette Schoonhoven3
1Skin Sensing Research Group, School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
This study established an international consensus for reporting medical device-related pressure ulcers (MDRPUs). The findings provide a standardized framework to improve the care and reporting of these common hospital-acquired injuries.
Area of Science:
- Wound care and prevention
- Healthcare quality improvement
- Medical device innovation
Background:
- Medical device-related pressure ulcers (MDRPUs) are prevalent in acute care settings.
- Despite understanding causes, standardized reporting lacks consensus.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop an international consensus for reporting medical device-related pressure ulcers.
Main Methods:
- A modified RAND/UCLA Delphi study involving 95 international experts.
- Literature review, qualitative synthesis, and three rounds of electronic surveys.
- Consensus established using median values and Disagreement Index from Likert scales.
Main Results:
- Consensus reached on 30 reporting items across 5 themes.
- Themes include medical device care, MDRPU reporting, device-specific details, ulcer characteristics, and patient information.
Conclusions:
- This is the first international consensus on MDRPU reporting.
- The developed dataset can guide standardized reporting tools and improve patient care.
- Informs future reporting tools for standardized practice.
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