Pressure ulcers, caused by prolonged immobility, are increasing among hospital patients. They can cause patient discomfort and infection, may increase treatment time, length of hospital admission, medical bills, and can potentially cause death (AHRQ, 2009). Current guidelines recommended by the AHRQ aid nursing staff in pressure ulcer prevention; however, the combination of specialty skin products, silicone dressings, and a 4-hour turning schedule may prevent pressure ulcers entirely.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- PICOT Question
- Infrastructure to Support Change
- Summary of Synthesized Literature Review of Current Recommended Practice
- Literature Search
- Synthesis
- Proposed Practice Change
- Change Strategy
- Promoting Engagement
- The Model for Evidence-Based Practice Change
- Roll Out Plan
- Project Evaluation
- Dissemination of EBP
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
The main objective of this project is to implement an evidence-based practice change to prevent pressure ulcers in adult cardiac patients. This change aims to improve patient outcomes by reducing the incidence of pressure ulcers, which can cause discomfort, infection, and prolonged hospital stays.
- Evidence-based practice change implementation
- Pressure ulcer prevention in adult cardiac patients
- Improving patient outcomes
- Organizational change management
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction provides background information on pressure ulcers and their impact on patients. It highlights the need for change and introduces the PICOT question that guides the project. The “Infrastructure to Support Change” section describes the organizational context and the support for evidence-based practice within the healthcare system. The “Summary of Synthesized Literature Review of Current Recommended Practice” presents the findings from a literature search on pressure ulcer prevention, summarizing key recommendations for practice. The “Proposed Practice Change” outlines the specific intervention proposed for implementation, while “Change Strategy” focuses on engaging stakeholders and promoting change through a structured model. The remaining sections, not included in this preview, would likely cover the implementation plan, evaluation methods, and dissemination of the evidence-based practice.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this project include pressure ulcers, evidence-based practice, patient safety, organizational change, interdisciplinary collaboration, adult cardiac patients, and pressure ulcer prevention.
- Quote paper
- Antje Dangel (Author), 2014, Implementation of an Evidence-Based Practice to Prevent Pressure Ulcers, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/303837
