Browsing by Author "Kirkland-Kyhn, Holly"
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E-wound care specialist
(2013-10-22)Session presented on: Tuesday, July 23, 2013: Wound assessment and care is a highly specialized area of medicine; specialized training is needed to provide the tools to assess, treat, and document complicated wounds. Yet, ... -
Hospital-acquired pressure ulcer/injuries as compared to community acquired pressure ulcer/injuries
Pressure ulcers occur in every setting from home to Intensive Care Units. This study will contrast and compare pressure ulcers that occur in hospital to those that occur in home, skilled nursing, or long term care facilities. -
How does obesity and intentional weight loss impact health related quality of life in adults?
(2017-06-05)Purpose: Over the past 30 years, the percentage of older adults who are obese has doubled; the most recent CDC data indicates that adults age 60 and over were more likely to be obese than were younger adults. The number ... -
Prevention of occipital pressure ulcers in neonates
(2012-9-12)Prevention of Occipital Pressure ulcers in the Pediatric and Neonatal Acute Care Problem: Immobilized acutely ill pediatric patients are at risk for developing pressure ulcers. Open heart surgery patients are at greater ... -
Suspected deep tissue injuries and pressure ulcers in the perioperative area
(2012-9-12)Purpose: Describe the collaboration and education for culture changes in the perioperative areas to decrease the incidence of suspected Deep Tissue Injuries (sDTI) due to prolonged surgical procedures. Problem: A root ... -
Using technology to improve quality: A HAPU Project
(2016-07-13)Session presented on Saturday, July 23, 2016 and Sunday, July 24, 2016: Project Purpose and/or Objectives: We have leveraged technology in the data collection for NDNQI and quality improvement projects surrounding pressure ...
