Abstract

In the United States, hospital acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) is one persistent patient safety problems with an increasing incidence rate resulting in patient harm and patient deaths. Pressure injuries can lead to problems for the patient and family related to wound care and quality of life. Prevention of HAPIs is an essential aspect of nursing practice. Education and mentorship about HAPI prevention can help facilitate translation of evidence-based research findings to clinical nursing practice to improve patient care outcomes.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 28317872; ProQuest document ID: 2498537961. The author still retains copyright.

Terri Lo

Author Details

Terri Lo, DNP, APRN, PHN, FNP-BC

Sigma Membership

Iota Sigma

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quasi-Experimental Study, Other

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries, Mentoring, Nursing Education, PZ-PUKT, Pressure Injury Knowledge

Advisor

Orel Ramirez

Second Advisor

Marie Fongwa

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Azusa Pacific University

Degree Year

2021

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-07-19

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