title: Development of a radiation skin care protocol and algorithm using the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice.
abstract: Limited evidence-based standards of care exist in the management of irradiated skin; therefore, the development of a skin care protocol is necessary to improve patient outcomes. This article describes the use of the Iowa Model of Evidence-Based Practice to Promote Quality Care as a framework to identify and validate current evidence. The resulting radiation therapy algorithm provided a succinct guideline for nurses to direct the prevention and management of skin damage secondary to radiation therapy, thus improving quality care.
authors: James Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Ohio State University Medical Center-Ackerman, Columbus, OH, USA. kelli.bergstrom@osumc.edu
authors: Kelli
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authors: Bergstrom
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*