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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) occurs frequently in critically ill patients and adds to their morbidity and mortality. There is no published evidence on the effects of nursing activities on the intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) for patients at risk of IAH. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of hygiene care on the IAP of patients at risk for IAH. Theoretical Framework: Katharine Kolcaba’s comfort theory was used Methods: This study was implemented in two phases. The first phase was the implementation of a nurse driven protocol to screen for risk factors of IAH and to implement IAP monitoring. The second phase involved providing hygiene care to at risk patients. IAP was measured prior to initiating the hygiene care, immediately after and 10 minutes later. This was a quasi-experimental, pre-test/ post-test design. Results: The 10-minute post hygiene care measurement of the IAP was significantly lower than the pre or immediate post measurement of the IAP. There were no significant changes in the mean arterial pressure (MAP) or the abdominal perfusion pressure (APP). Conclusions: It is safe and possibly therapeutic to provide hygiene care to patients at risk for IAH.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2010.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 49-57).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Rosemary Koehl Lee. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RT42.L44 2010_LeeRosemary ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RT42.L44 2010 ( lcc )
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