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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- Lambda Rho at-Large
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- University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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.
Leadership Connection 2018: Transformative Nursing Leadership, September 15-18, 2018. Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
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| Type | Poster |
| Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
| Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
| Format | Text-based Document |
| Evidence Level | N/A |
| Research Approach | N/A |
| Keywords | Hospital-Acquired; Pressure Injuries; Pressure Ulcers |
| Name | Leadership Connection 2018 |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
| Date | 2018 |
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