Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Where Practice and Education Meet

This article describes the processes used to implement a pressure ulcer management program in a Midwest academic medical center, which led to a decrease in reportable pressure ulcers. A learning needs assessment was completed, and a workgroup was formed to address the learning needs. Methods, materi...

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Published in:	Journal for nurses in professional development Vol. 32; no. 2; pp. 94 - 98
Main Authors:	Bos, Brenda S, Wangen, Tina M, Elbing, Jr, Carl E, Rowekamp, Debra J, Kruggel, Heather A, Conlon, Patricia M, Scroggins, Leann M, Schad, Shauna P, Neumann, Julie A, Barth, Melissa M, Grubbs, Pamela L, Sievers, Beth A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-03-2016
Subjects:	Academic Medical Centers Computer-Assisted Instruction - methods Humans Midwestern United States Needs Assessment Nursing Pressure Ulcer - prevention & control Program Development Program Evaluation Skin Care - nursing Skin Care - standards United States > US
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Summary:	This article describes the processes used to implement a pressure ulcer management program in a Midwest academic medical center, which led to a decrease in reportable pressure ulcers. A learning needs assessment was completed, and a workgroup was formed to address the learning needs. Methods, materials, and processes included lectures, technology-enhanced learning, and interactive stations with mannequins and pressure ulcer moulages. The processes and outcome measures used to measure effectiveness of the program are discussed.
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ISSN:	2169-9798 2169-981X
DOI:	10.1097/NND.0000000000000228