Question

You are posted in an aged care unit. You noticed that the incidence of pressure sores among the bed bound clients is increasing despite of routine position changing. In this context you thought of conducting a detailed study to find a solution to this problem. Answer the following questions.

1.1)   Specify the approach you may use for conducting the study?

1.2)   List 3 (three) sources of information that you would use for this study

1.3)   Describe 2 (two) ways to validate the information sources you referred (15 -30 words each)

1.4)   Briefly describe four (4) cultural and ethical considerations for research (10-20 words each)

Answer 1

1.1, 19-item standards for quality improvement reporting Excellence(SQUIRE) guidelines implementation studies approach used to interpret the possible reason for different observed and possible expected outcomes of pressure ulcer in long term and acute care facilities.
1.2, - Complete detail about patient health from acute and long term care units.
-care delivery process and changes observed in means of patient outcome
- Study limitations of reports
1.3, - Randomized, controlled trials before, after and during the implementation of the intervention associated with reduction incidence.
- Review of nurse-focused quality improvement intervention in facilities performed with quality audits and provided feedback to staff, Braden scale adoption for reporting pressure score risk.
1.4, - the role of wound care products and specialty beds than nursing care can prevent a patient pressure ulcers. Poor quality skin care products, matters, and supports can increase the pressure ulcer in these facilities.
- The electronic record system can resolve this issue for standard documentation and translate the information into reports for weekly planning.
- Staff bonus can reduce the incidence of pressure ulcer by a wound care coordinator, committee making initiatives for improving patient safety with evidence-based practice
-Cost-saving can reduce the incidence of ulcers by using consumer price index cost to treat patient pressure ulcers by yearly savings.