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.

Cheryl P. Cruz

Author Details

Cheryl P. Cruz, DNP, MAN, RN

Sigma Membership

Alpha Alpha Alpha

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quality Improvement

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Pressure Injuries, Pressure Injuries Prevention, Intensive Care Units, ICU, Adult Patients, Pressure Ulcers

Advisor

Camille Payne

Second Advisor

Candida Constantine-Castillo

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Degree Year

2020

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2020-09-03

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