Reducing the incidence of pressure injuries in adult ICU patients at McAllen Medical Center with the implementation of a pressure injury prevention bundle: A quality improvement project
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Cheryl P. Cruz, MAN, RN, DNP(c)
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- University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, St. Augustine, Florida, USA
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Abstract
Pressure injuries (PIs) are a significant healthcare problem globally. Adult patients in the intensive care setting are especially vulnerable to the development of PIs given the acuity of their diagnoses requiring extensive treatments, procedures, and the use of multiple medical devices... The reduction in the incidence of PIs with the implementation of a pressure injury preventive bundle in adult ICU patients was not statistically significant. However, the reduction indicated a clinically meaningful improvement in pressure injury outcomes two months after implementing the bundle.
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2020-09-03T18:12:17Z
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| Type | DNP Capstone Project |
| Acquisition | Self-submission |
| Review Type | None: Degree-based Submission |
| Format | Text-based Document |
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| Evidence Level | Quality Improvement |
| Research Approach | Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice |
| Keywords | Pressure Injuries; Pressure Injuries Prevention; Intensive Care Units; ICU; Adult Patients; Pressure Ulcers |
Degree Information
| Grantor | University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences |
| Advisor | Payne, Camille; Constantine-Castillo, Candida |
| Level | DNP |
| Year | 2020 |
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