Comparison of alternating pressure mattresses and overlays for prevention of pressure ulcers in ventilated intensive care patients: a quasi-experimental study

2013 ◽  
Vol 69 (9) ◽  
pp. 2099-2106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Manzano ◽  
Ana-María Pérez ◽  
Manuel Colmenero ◽  
María-Mar Aguilar ◽  
Emilio Sánchez-Cantalejo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Intensive Care Patients ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Effectiveness of using eye mask and earplugs on sleep length and quality among intensive care patients: A quasi‐experimental study

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. e12740 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad K. Bani Younis ◽  
Ferial A. Hayajneh ◽  
Hamza Alduraidi
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Intensive Care Patients ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Sleep Length

Hospital-acquired pressure ulcers and risk of hospital mortality in intensive care patients on mechanical ventilation

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 362-368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francisco Manzano ◽  
Ana M. Pérez-Pérez ◽  
Susana Martínez-Ruiz ◽  
Cristina Garrido-Colmenero ◽  
Delphine Roldan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Ventilation ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Hospital Mortality ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Intensive Care Patients ◽  
Hospital Acquired

Efficacy of a comprehensive strategy to reduce moisture-associated skin damage in an intensive care unit: A quasi-experimental study

2020 ◽  
pp. 102964
Author(s):  
Mercedes del Cotillo-Fuente ◽  
Josefa Valls-Matarín ◽  
Inma Sandalinas-Mulero
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Experimental Study ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Skin Damage ◽  
Comprehensive Strategy ◽  
Quasi Experimental

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF MASSAGE ON THE PREVENTION OF COMPRESSION STOCKINGASSOCIATED PRESSURE INJURY IN INTENSIVE CARE PATIENTS

2021 ◽  
pp. 97-100
Author(s):  
Sena Şükran Gura ◽  
Yazile Yazici Sayin
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Clinical Characteristics ◽  
Intensive Care Patients ◽  
Superficial Skin ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Massage Group ◽  
Pressure Injury ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Protective Care ◽  
Care Period

AIM:Effect of massage on prevention of antiembolic stockings- associated pressure injury (AES-API). MATERIALS AND METHODS: It is a quasi-experimental design design. The massage group (n=30) received skin massage and skin protective care with a moisturizer at least 3 times or at every change of position (every 2 hours a day) in a day during the period they wore AES.The nonmassage group(n=39),no massage was performed. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the massage group and nonmassage groups during ICU admission. The duration of AES use in the massage group was longer than that of the nonmassage group during the treatment and care period (p>0.05). However, AES-API only observed in the nonmassage group (n=5;12.8%). CONCLUSION:The short superficial skin massage may beneficial for its prevention for AES-API.

scholarly journals Effect of guided imagery training on death anxiety of nurses at COVID-19 intensive care units: a quasi-experimental study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
Sedigheh Sanadgol ◽  
Mohammadreza Firouzkouhi ◽  
Mahin Badakhsh ◽  
Abdolghani Abdollahimohammad ◽  
Aziz Shahraki-vahed
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Death Anxiety ◽  
Guided Imagery ◽  
Imagery Training ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Quality Improvement Program to Reduce the Prevalence of Pressure Ulcers in an Intensive Care Unit

2008 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 328-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosalind Elliott ◽  
Sharon McKinley ◽  
Vicki Fox
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Quality Improvement ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Anatomical Site ◽  
Clinical Expertise ◽  
Improvement Program ◽  
Improvement Project ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Background Critically ill patients are at increased risk for pressure ulcers, which increase patients’ morbidity and mortality. Quality improvement projects decrease the frequency of pressure ulcers. Objectives To improve patients’ outcomes by reducing the prevalence of pressure ulcers, identifying areas for improvement in prevention of pressure ulcers, and increasing the adoption of preventive strategies in an intensive care unit. Method Quasi-experimental methods were used for this quality improvement project in which 563 surveys of patients’ skin were performed during 22 audits conducted during a 26-month period. One-on-one clinical instruction was provided to bedside nurses during the surveys, and pressure ulcer data were displayed in the clinical area. Results The frequency of pressure ulcers of all stages showed an overall downward trend, and the prevalence decreased from 50% to 8%. The appropriate allocation of pressure-relieving devices increased from 75% up to 95% to 100%. The likely origin of the ulcer (ie, whether it was hospital or community acquired) and the anatomical site of the pressure ulcers did not change during the study period. Conclusions This program was successful in reducing the prevalence of pressure ulcers among vulnerable intensive care patients and indicates that quality improvement is a highly effective formula for improving patients’ outcomes that is easily implemented by using clinical expertise and existing resources.

Pressure ulcers in intensive care patients: a review of risks and prevention

2002 ◽  
Vol 28 (10) ◽  
pp. 1379-1388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Keller ◽  
Jan Wille ◽  
Bert van Ramshorst ◽  
Christian van der Werken
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Intensive Care Patients
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