Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Make a difference: standardize your heel care practice

J Blaszczyk1, M Majewski, F Sato

  • 1Department of Education and Support Services, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA.

Ostomy/Wound Management
|August 11, 1998
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Development of an implantable high-energy and compact battery system for artificial heart.

Artificial organs·2003
Same author

Plural transformation-processes from spiral to coccoid Helicobacter pylori and its viability.

The Journal of infection·2002
Same author

Functional similarities of recombinant OLP and cytokinin-binding protein 2.

Bioscience, biotechnology, and biochemistry·2002
Same author

Global gene expression profiling in Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer: a comparative analysis using cDNA microarrays.

Oncogene·2002
Same author

[Aldosterone and cortisol-producing adrenal tumor].

Nihon Naika Gakkai zasshi. The Journal of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine·2002
Same author

Synthesis of organotitanium complexes from alkenes and alkynes and their synthetic applications.

Chemical reviews·2001
Same journal

A Descriptive, Qualitative Study to Explore the Pain Experience During Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Postsurgical Abdominal Wounds.

Ostomy/wound management·2018
Same journal

Cultivating Incontinence-associated Dermatitis Prevention Practices in an Australian Local Health District: A Quasi-experimental Study.

Ostomy/wound management·2018
Same journal

Early and Late Closure of Loop Ileostomies: A Retrospective Comparative Outcomes Analysis.

Ostomy/wound management·2018
Same journal

A Retrospective, Descriptive Analysis of Hospital-acquired Deep Tissue Injuries.

Ostomy/wound management·2018
Same journal

Outcomes of a Quality Improvement Program to Reduce Hospital-acquired Pressure Ulcers in Pediatric Patients.

Ostomy/wound management·2018
Same journal

Effect of Music Therapy on Pain Perception, Anxiety, and Opioid Use During Dressing Change Among Patients With Burns in India: A Quasi-experimental, Cross-over Pilot Study.

Ostomy/wound management·2018
See all related articles

Implementing a new risk tool and guidelines significantly reduced heel pressure ulcers in intensive care units. This nursing intervention focused on preventing these specific injuries, improving patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Safety

Background:

  • Pressure ulcers are a significant nursing concern, with advances like pressure reduction surfaces lowering sacral ulcer rates.
  • An increase in heel pressure ulcers was observed following the implementation of pressure reduction surfaces for sacral ulcer prevention.
  • Heel ulcer prevention was not a specific focus, leading to a rise in incidence within the hospital.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the increasing incidence of heel pressure ulcers in an urban teaching hospital.
  • To develop and implement a targeted strategy for heel ulcer prevention.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a new risk stratification tool and care guidelines for at-risk patients.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary team was formed to address the rising incidence of heel pressure ulcers.

Related Experiment Videos

  • A user-friendly risk stratification tool for heel pressure ulcers was developed.
  • Guidelines for the care of patients at risk for heel pressure ulcers were implemented.

    • Main Results:

    • The implementation of the heel pressure ulcer identification tool and guidelines led to a decrease in prevalence.
    • Heel pressure ulcer prevalence was reduced within the medical intensive care unit patient population.
    • The intervention successfully targeted a previously overlooked area of pressure ulcer prevention.

    Conclusions:

    • A focused, multidisciplinary approach can effectively reduce heel pressure ulcer incidence.
    • The developed risk stratification tool and guidelines are effective in preventing heel pressure ulcers.
    • Targeted nursing interventions are crucial for addressing specific types of pressure ulcers and improving patient outcomes.