The Relationship Between Evidence-Based Pressure Injury Prevention Strategies and the Incidence of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries
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Deirdre D. Shoemake, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, Brooks College of Health, School of Nursing, University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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Abstract
This presentation serves to increase nursing knowledge of evidence-based recommendations for the prevention of pressure injuries as well as promote awareness of the nurse's role in affecting patient outcomes. The nurse can expect to gain knowledge of evidence-based prevention strategies proven effective in reducing hospital-acquired pressure injuries.
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Leadership Connection 2018: Transformative Nursing Leadership, September 15-18, 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
Format | Text-based Document |
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Evidence Level | N/A |
Research Approach | N/A |
Keywords | Hospital-acquired; Pressure Injury; Pressure Ulcers |
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Name | Leadership Connection 2018 |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International, the Honor Society of Nursing |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
Date | 2018 |
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