Knowledge of nurses and nursing assistants about pressure ulcer prevention: A survey in 16 Belgian hospitals using the PUKAT 2.0 tool.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jtv.2019.03.002
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pressure ulcers have a high impact on patients and their families. Profound and up-to-date knowledge among nurses is important given the effect on attitudes and preventative behaviour. To gain insight into educational needs and… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge; pressure ulcer; nurses nursing; ulcer prevention ... See more keywords
Outcomes for Pressure Ulcer Trials (OUTPUTs) project: review and classification of outcomes reported in pressure ulcer prevention research
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DOI: 10.1111/bjd.19304
Abstract: In order to overcome inconsistencies in the reporting of outcomes in clinical trials, core outcome sets (COSs) have been developed in many clinical areas and the awareness of this concept is growing steadily. The Outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: pressure ulcer; prevention research; pressure; ulcer prevention ... See more keywords
Core outcomes for pressure ulcer prevention trials: results of an international consensus study
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DOI: 10.1111/bjd.21741
Abstract: There is substantial heterogeneity between trial outcomes in pressure ulcer prevention research. The development of core outcome sets is one strategy to improve comparability between trial results and thus increase the quality of evidence. read more here.
Keywords: ulcer prevention; prevention trials; pressure ulcer; core outcomes ... See more keywords
Infrared thermography and ulcer prevention in the high‐risk diabetic foot: data from a single‐blind multicentre controlled clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1111/dme.14152
Abstract: To assess the usefulness of monthly thermography and standard foot care to reduce diabetic foot ulcer recurrence. read more here.
Keywords: thermography ulcer; infrared thermography; ulcer prevention; foot ... See more keywords
Comparing the effects of 3 different pressure ulcer prevention support surfaces on the structure and function of heel and sacral skin: An exploratory cross‐over trial
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.12883
Abstract: Special support surfaces are key in pressure ulcer prevention. The aim of this study was to measure the effects of 3 different types of mattresses (reactive gel, active alternating air, basic foam) on skin properties… read more here.
Keywords: pressure ulcer; skin; support surfaces; ulcer prevention ... See more keywords
A study on the nursing knowledge, attitude, and performance towards pressure ulcer prevention among nurses in Korea long‐term care facilities
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13021
Abstract: This study aimed to investigate Korean nurses' level of knowledge, attitude, and performance of pressure ulcer prevention in long‐term care facilities. A descriptive study was performed. Convenience sampling was used, and registered nurses were recruited… read more here.
Keywords: pressure ulcer; long term; ulcer prevention; care ... See more keywords
The effectiveness of pressure ulcer prevention programme: A comparative study
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13259
Abstract: Hospital‐acquired pressure ulcers (HAPUs) affect patients during hospitalisation, putting patients at risk for further complications. HAPU is one of the hospital quality indicators that require quality initiatives or programmes to minimise its occurrence and consequences.… read more here.
Keywords: pressure; pressure ulcer; comparative study; ulcer prevention ... See more keywords
Alternatives and preferences for materials in use for pressure ulcer prevention: An experiment‐reinforced literature review
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DOI: 10.1111/iwj.13784
Abstract: Alleviation of localised, sustained tissue loads and microclimate management are the most critical performance criteria for materials in use for pressure ulcer prevention, such as in prophylactic dressings, padding or cushioning. These material performance criteria… read more here.
Keywords: ulcer prevention; performance criteria; pressure ulcer; pressure ... See more keywords
Nurses’ attitude and perceived barriers to pressure ulcer prevention
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DOI: 10.1186/s12912-018-0282-2
Abstract: BackgroundThe presence or absence of pressure ulcers has been generally regarded as a performance measure of quality nursing care and overall patient health. The aim of this study- wasto explorenurses’ attitude about pressure ulcer prevention’and… read more here.
Keywords: pressure ulcer; perceived barriers; barriers pressure; ulcer prevention ... See more keywords
Practice on pressure ulcer prevention among nurses in selected public hospitals, Tigray, Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1186/s13104-020-05049-7
Abstract: Objectives Pressure ulcers are localized cellular damages to the skin and underlying tissues caused by pressure, shearing and frictional force. The aim of this study is to assess practices towards pressure ulcer prevention among nurses… read more here.
Keywords: pressure ulcer; practice; ulcer prevention; prevention among ... See more keywords