How consistent and effective are current repositioning strategies for pressure ulcer prevention?
Appl Nurs Res
; 48: 58-62, 2019 08.
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| ID: mdl-31266609
ABSTRACT
AIM:
To examine the inter-practitioner variability of repositioning for pressure ulcer prevention, the effectiveness of the intervention, and whether the provision of written guidance influenced the repositioning technique.METHODS:
A pre-test post-test study design was utilised. Descriptive data regarding the work history of participants was collected. Participants were invited to reposition a healthy volunteer before and after reviewing guidance detailing the 30° side-lying technique. The researchers measured the resulting turn angles and assessed offloading of bony prominences.RESULTS:
The repositioning technique varied considerably in the sample of nurse participants. Turn angles decreased following the guidance, but offloading of body sites vulnerable to pressure damage remained sporadic.CONCLUSION:
Pressure ulcer prevention training should include practical demonstrations of repositioning. Clear guidance regarding the optimal repositioning technique for pressure ulcer prevention is needed.Palabras clave
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Úlcera por Presión
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Posicionamiento del Paciente
Tipo de estudio:
Guideline
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Appl Nurs Res
Asunto de la revista:
ENFERMAGEM
Año:
2019
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Article