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|a A clinical evaluation of a pressure ulcer protocol in the Atrium Trauma Intensive Care Unit |h [electronic resource]. |
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|a Miami, Fla. : |b Barry University, |c 2014. |
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|a xi, 69 leaves ; |c 28 cm |
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|a Barry University Dissertations -- College of Nursing and Health Sciences. |
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|a Thesis (D.N.P.)--Barry University, 2014. |
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|a Includes bibliographical references (leaves 56-60). |
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|a Copyright Christyna Cheramy. 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. |
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|a Background: Pressure ulcers are a significant problem for patients and health care providers worldwide. Studies have shown that the development of a pressure ulcer is a serious health complication linked in combination with pain, infection, increased health utilization, and a reduction in a patient’s quality of life. Hospitals are now struggling with the accuracy and compliance of documentation and follow-up processes of pressure ulcers once hospital staff identifies them. Purpose: The purpose of this project was to evaluate the effectiveness of the newly initiated pressure ulcer protocol in the Atrium Trauma ICU. Theoretical Framework. Avedis Donabedian’s model was utilized for quality of care and provided a framework for this project. Methods: A de-identified retrospective chart review was utilized. A systematic random sampling selection of 20 patient charts with newly identified pressure ulcers acquired during their stay in the AICU was selected. Medical records personnel ensured identifying factors were unavailable and restricted. Results: The documentation and follow-up protocol of pressure ulcers occurs in the record approximately 57% (N = 515) of the time. The two steps of the protocol with the least compliance were staging of the pressure ulcer by the second registered nurse (10%) and the placement of pressure ulcer’s picture in the physician’s progress note tab of the chart (5%). The two steps of the protocol that were followed 100% of the time were taking a picture of the pressure ulcer and placing it on the wound care and documentation form. Conclusions: Hospitals enforce protocols and regulations that must be followed and implemented by hospital staff. Although results proved the protocol was not being utilized effectively, they allow for further research to be conducted to determine why this occurred, which can provide information that may help improve compliance and effectiveness of hospital based protocols in the future. |
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|a Electronic reproduction. |c Barry University, |d 2020. |f (Barry University Digital Collections) |n Mode of access: World Wide Web. |n System requirements: Internet connectivity; Web browser software. |
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|a Barry University Archives and Special Collections. |
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|a Pressure Ulcer |x Prevention and control. |
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|a Bedsores |x Treatment. |
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|a Bedsores |x Prevention. |
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|a Theses and Dissertations. |
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|u http://sobekcmsrv.barrynet.barry.edu/AA00001851/00001 |y Click here for full text |
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