Trials, tribulations, and triumphs of a pilot initiative to optimize the management of wounds complicated by diabetes within the home.
To support home health care nurses in their efforts to optimize the management of patients with wounds complicated by diabetes, an initiative was introduced that incorporated a standardized assessment tool, electronic data entry, and the provision of written treatment recommendations with supporting rationale prepared by nurses with expertise in diabetes and wound care. A pilot study was conducted that provided preliminary evidence of the feasibility of this initiative as well as its potential effect on outcomes for patients, nurses, and the home care program.
a University of New Brunswick , Fredericton , New Brunswick , Canada.
Marilyn J
MJ
Hodgins
Susan M
SM
Logan
Karla
K
Price
Carol
C
Thompson
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D048909:Diabetes Complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D019468:Disease Management; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D005260:Female; D006699:Home Care Services; D064650:Home Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000458:organization & administration; D012423:Rural Health; D014945:Wound Healing; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D055815:Young Adult
diabetes mellitus; home health care; home nursing; professional; wound care; wound healing