‘Owning the space’—person‐centred practice in a 100% single‐room acute‐care environment: an ethnographic study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemary Kelly ◽  
Donna Noelle Brown ◽  
Tanya Mccance
Keyword(s):  
Acute Care ◽  
Ethnographic Study ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Single Room

scholarly journals Development of a stick-on hip protector: A multiple methods study to improve hip protector design for older adults in the acute care environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 205566831987731
Author(s):  
E Post ◽  
V Komisar ◽  
J Sims-Gould ◽  
AMB Korall ◽  
F Feldman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Biomechanical Testing ◽  
User Testing ◽  
Hip Protector ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Hip Protectors ◽  
Hospital Patients ◽  
User Compliance

Introduction Over 90% of hip fractures in older adults result from falls, and hospital patients are at especially high risk. Specific types of wearable hip protectors have been shown to reduce hip fracture risk during a fall by up to 80%, but user compliance has averaged less than 50%. We describe the development and evaluation of a “stick-on” hip protector (secured over the hip with a skin-friendly adhesive) for older patients in acute care. Methods An initial version of the product was evaluated with six female patients (aged 76–91) in a hospital ward, who were asked to wear it for one week. We subsequently refined the product through biomechanical testing and solicited feedback from 43 health professionals on a second prototype. Results The first prototype was worn by five of six patients for the full week or duration of their hospital stay. The second prototype (20 mm thick, surface area 19 × 15.5 cm) provided 36% force attenuation, more than common garment-based models (20–21%). Feedback from patients and health professionals highlighted usability, comfort, cost, and appearance. Conclusions Our results from biomechanical and user testing support the need for further work to determine the value of stick-on hip protectors in acute care.

The Impact of the Technological Care Environment on the Nursing Role

1996 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 358-366 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dianne Pelletier ◽  
Christine Duffield ◽  
Anne Adams ◽  
Jackie Crisp ◽  
Sue Nagy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Nursing Role ◽  
Australian Health ◽  
Acute Health Care ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Care Technology ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

AbstractProliferation of acute health care technology creates problems and benefits for nurses and patients. In this paper the impact of technology on the nursing work role is reviewed through the international literature. The thrust of the nursing literature has, not surprisingly, matured over time as the use of technology has become well established in the acute care environment, and three themes can be identified. The implications for acute care nurse specialists, including their educational needs, are set in context of the Australian health care system, with particular reference to the cardiac care environments.

Substance Users perspective of pain management in the acute care environment

2012 ◽  
pp. 2227-2251
Author(s):  
Nicole Blay ◽  
Stephanie Glover ◽  
Janine Bothe ◽  
Susan Lee ◽  
Fiona Lamont
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Acute Care ◽  
Care Environment ◽  
Substance Users

Work-based learning with staff in an acute care environment: a project review and evaluation

2009 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 31-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Kemp ◽  
Jenny Rooks ◽  
Lorna Mess
Keyword(s):  
Acute Care ◽  
Care Environment
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