title: Managing pressure ulcers and moisture lesions with new hydrocolloid technology.
abstract: In efforts to reduce the number of avoidable pressure ulcers in a large trust, a number of initiatives have taken place to increase staff awareness about the importance of preventing and treating pressure ulcers and moisture lesions. New documentation, the use of the 'Think Pink' folders and a social media campaign have all proved successful in seeing the number of avoidable pressure ulcers reported within the trust reduce. As part of this initiative an evaluation took place of a new hydrocolloid dressing. This proved effective at reducing healing times, reducing dressing spend and facilitating regular inspection of the affected areas.
authors.affiliation: Tissue Viability Nurse, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Adele
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Linthwaite
authors.affiliation: Lead Nurse for Tissue Viability, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Elaine
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bethell
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D047070:Bandages, Hydrocolloid; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D003668:Pressure Ulcer / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D013997:Time Factors; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014945:Wound Healing
keywords: Hydrocolloid; Moisture lesions; Pressure ulcers; Prevention; Skin care