Abstract
Pressure ulcers cost the healthcare systems millions of dollars every year. The current literature indicates that a multi-modal approach must be used in order to provide the best prevention of pressure ulcers. The use of small body movements is a simple intervention that could be utilized in addition to the regularly used prevention methods. A retrospective data analysis was used to assess the possible need for an additional pressure ulcer prevention intervention and the possible effectiveness it may have had on the intensive care patient population. Data was collected 60 days prior to the implementation of the new intervention in place and the data was assessed to see if pressure ulcers development decreases with an additional intervention. The retrospective data was collected by the clinical nurse specialist from the pressure ulcer prevention team. That data was cleared of any identifying information and then forwarded to the primary investigator. Unfortunately, not enough data was able to be collected in order to indicate if the proposed question was accurate.
Sigma Membership
Theta Tau
Lead Author Affiliation
Nebraska Methodist College, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Small Body Movements, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Retrospective Analysis of Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Pressure Ulcers, Pressure Injuries
Advisor
Anderson, Valerie Lynn
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Nebraska Methodist College
Degree Year
2020
Recommended Citation
Trautman, Leah and Anderson, Valerie Lynn, "Retrospective data analysis to support the use of small body movements as an intervention for prevention of pressure ulcer development" (2024). Group: Nebraska Methodist College. 28.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/group_nmc/28
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Review Type
Faculty Approved: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
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