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Pressure sore prevention in a hospice

S Bale, I Finlay, K G Harding

    Journal of Wound Care
    |November 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary

    Implementing a risk assessment tool with pressure support systems significantly reduced pressure sores in hospice patients. This study highlights the effectiveness of targeted interventions in preventing these adverse events.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Science
    • Epidemiology
    • Patient Care

    Background:

    • Pressure sores are a common complication in hospice care.
    • Effective prevention strategies are crucial for patient well-being.
    • Existing risk assessment tools require validation and refinement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the impact of pressure support levels and a risk assessment tool on pressure sore development.
    • To evaluate the efficacy of a modified Norton scoring system in patient allocation.
    • To determine if a structured approach reduces pressure sore incidence in hospice settings.

    Main Methods:

    • Phase one: Assessed pressure sore development with three pressure support levels and a risk assessment tool.
    • Phase two: Allocated patients to support systems based on risk assessment scores.
    • Utilized a modified Norton scoring system for patient stratification.

    Main Results:

    • A total of 327 patients participated across two study phases.
    • Phase one involved 223 patients, and phase two included 104 patients.
    • A significant reduction in pressure sore development was observed in phase two.

    Conclusions:

    • The combined use of a risk assessment tool and tailored pressure support systems effectively reduces pressure sore incidence.
    • A structured, risk-based approach to patient care can improve outcomes in hospice settings.
    • Further epidemiological studies are warranted to confirm these findings.

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