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Managing skin care with the CareMap system

M Hill¹, M Labik, D Vanderbilt

¹Center for Case Management, South Natick, Massachusetts, USA.

Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing : Official Publication of the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society

|January 1, 1997

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Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) nursing has become more complex. A CareMap pathway was developed and evaluated for skin care management at Western Pennsylvania Hospital.

Area of Science:

Nursing Practice
Healthcare Management
Patient Care Pathways

Background:

Wound, Ostomy, and Continence (WOC) nursing practice has significantly evolved over the past thirty years, increasing in complexity.
Effective patient care management tools are essential in modern healthcare settings.
The CareMap system offers a structured approach to managing patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

To define the CareMap system.
To describe the development and implementation process of a specific skin care pathway using the CareMap.
To report on the pilot evaluation of this skin care pathway.

Main Methods:

Development of a skin care pathway utilizing the CareMap tool.
Implementation of the developed pathway within a hospital setting.

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Pilot evaluation of the pathway's effectiveness and usability.

Main Results:

The CareMap system was successfully defined.
A skin care pathway was developed and implemented.
Initial evaluation of the skin care pathway provided pilot data.

Conclusions:

The CareMap system is a viable tool for managing complex nursing practices like WOC nursing.
The developed skin care pathway demonstrates a structured approach to patient care.
Further evaluation is warranted to confirm the pathway's impact on patient outcomes and healthcare efficiency.