Preventing Pressure Injury in Adults Presenting to the Emergency Department by Ambulance
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Paul Fulbrook, PhD, RN, Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Chermside, Brisbane, Australia; Sandra Miles; Fiona Coyer
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- Phi Delta at-Large
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Abstract
Pressure injury prevention in the ambulance and emergency department has not been well explored. This study identified 5% prevalence on ambulance arrival, with very little preventative intervention implemented in the ambulance or emergency department. In these settings, it is concluded that pressure-relieving surfaces should be implemented for all at-risk patients.
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30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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2019-06-28T13:59:37Z
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| Type | Presentation |
| 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 | Emergency Care Nursing; Pressure Injury Prevention; Risk Assessment |
Conference Information
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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