J. Basic. Appl. Sci. Res.‚ 3(2)296-301‚ 2013 © 2013‚ TextRoad Publication ISSN 2090-4304 Journal of Basic and Applied Scientific Research www.textroad.com Determination of Pressure Ulcer Incidence and Its Related Risk Factors at Orthopedic Wards: A Descriptive Study MahbobehAbdolrahimi1‚ FaribaBolourchifard2‚ Farideh Yaghmaei3‚ AlirezaAkbarzadeh baghban4 2 MSn‚ Alumnus of Nursing and Midwifery‚ ShahidBeheshti University of Medical Sciences‚ Tehran‚ Iran MSn‚ Lecturer‚ Department of Medical-Surgical
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Abstract Pressure ulcers are an important concern for the community in the health care setting that cause serious problems to patients‚ family members‚ and to the facility that treats the patient. The aim of this essay is to present the role of the community nurse in preventing pressure ulcers in patients with risk factors. Methods used is the research and review of articles and publications discussing the responsibilities and role of the community nurse. Results of the analysis of published papers
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Pressure Ulcer Prevention Evidence Based Practice Tasha Braggs Chamberlain College of Nursing NR351 Transitions to professional nursing Summer 2011 Professional paper . Evidence-based practice (EBP) provides nurses with a method to use critically appraised and scientifically proven evidence for delivering quality health care to a specific population. The fundamentals of EBP are in research. Nursing research provides nurses with qualitative research findings to establish nursing practice based
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Abstract Pressure ulcers are a common problem in the acute care setting. Critically ill patients are at a high risk for the development of many types of wounds. It is the responsibility of the nurses to provide nursing care that prevents development of pressure ulcers. Certain patient risk factors such as‚ advanced age‚ underlying disease processes‚ and severities of illness are not modifiable‚ yet they directly increase a patient’s risk of wound development. Development of pressure ulcers cost hospitals
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care team will discuss with you the best way to prevent pressure ulcers. This will be based on your individual circumstances. However‚ you may find that the general advice outlined below is helpful. Changing position Making regular and frequent changes to your position is one of the most effective ways of preventing pressure ulcers. If a pressure ulcer has already developed‚ regularly changing position will help to avoid putting further pressure on it‚ and give the wound the best chance of healing
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PRESSURE ULCER CLASSIFICATION Category/ Stage I: Intact skin with non-blanchable redness of a localized area usually over a bony prominence. The area may be painful‚ firm‚ soft‚ warmer or cooler as compared to adjacent tissue. Category I may be difficult to detect in individuals with dark skin tones1. Category/ Stage II: Partial thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow open ulcer with a red pink wound bed‚ without slough. May also present as an intact or open/ruptured serum-filled or
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�PAGE � �PAGE �1� Prevention and Care of Pressure Ulcers Running head: PREVENTION AND CARE OF PRESSURE ULCERS Prevention and Care of Pressure Ulcers NUSC 434 PREVENTION AND CARE OF PRESSURE ULCERS Pressure ulcers are a commonly seen problem among elderly hospitalized patients. Despite new findings about the causes and approaches to treatment‚ the incidence of these wounds is still increasing. Scott‚ Gibran‚ Engrav‚ Mack and Rivara (2006) revealed that during the thirteen years of their study
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In the United States pressure ulcers affect 3 million adults across the health care setting. Pressure ulcers have a major impact on quality of life‚ health status‚ and the cost of health care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced that they will not pay for additional costs due incurred for hospital-acquired pressure ulcers. They consider pressure ulcers acquired after admission to be preventable and will not reimburse hospitals for pressure ulcer treatment‚ these are considered
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Decubitus/pressure ulcers Kailea D. Ferrell Anatomy and Physiology Decubitus ulcers or pressure sores are common with individuals who are bedridden‚ use a wheelchair‚ or are unable to change their position. This type of lesion is most likely on areas of the body where the bone lies close to the skin such as hips‚ ankles‚ backs‚ elbows‚ and heels. Pressure ulcers can cause life-threatening infection and are common in individuals in nursing homes. Signs & Symptoms:
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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust Nottinghamshire County tPCT Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Private Care Homes Nursing Practice Guidelines: Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Treatment Policy "This guideline has been registered with the Trust. However‚ clinical guidelines are guidelines only. The interpretation and application of clinical guidelines will remain the responsibility of the individual clinician. If in doubt contact a senior colleague or expert. Caution is advised when using
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