Predicting and preventing pressure ulcers in adults.
Advanced practice nurses and staff nurse skin-care team members provided the necessary expertise and information to integrate AHCPR recommendations in a protocol for patients at risk for skin impairment. Regular practice monitoring and education regarding skin management have proven to be successful strategies. A skin-impairment management protocol is provided.
Cox
K R
KR
Neurosurgical Unit, University Hospitals and Clinics, Columbia, Mo., USA.
Laird
M
M
Brown
J M
JM
D000328:Adult; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment / Q000379:methods*; D009737:Nursing Records; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012307:Risk Factors; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods*