Journal of wound, ostomy, and continence nursing : official publication of The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society
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J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs · Jul 2018
Development and Validation of an Instrument Measuring Self-Care in Persons With a Fecal Ostomy.
The purpose of this study was to describe development of the Specific Self-Care for Ostomized Patients Questionnaire (CAESPO) instrument and evaluate its construct validity, internal reliability, and test-retest reliability (temporal stability). ⋯ Psychometric tests indicate that the CAESPO is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring self-care in persons living with a fecal ostomy.
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J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs · May 2018
Multicenter StudyKnowledge and Attitudes of Nurses Toward Pressure Injury Prevention: A Cross-Sectional Multisite Study.
The purpose of the study was to examine the knowledge and attitudes of nurses on pressure injury prevention and determine if there was a relationship between knowledge, attitude, and years of experience following an unexplained increase in reported hospital-acquired pressure injuries across 1 health district in Sydney, Australia. ⋯ Nurses had sound knowledge and held positive attitudes toward pressure injury prevention. Positive attitudes were associated with greater time spent in the workforce. Additional research is required to examine relationships between knowledge of and attitude toward pressure injury prevention and clinical practice. Further research is also needed to determine if improving knowledge and attitudes results in a sustained reduction of hospital-acquired pressure injuries.
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J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs · Mar 2018
Factors Associated With Pediatric Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries.
The purpose of this study was to identify associations among pediatric patient characteristics (age and gender), hospital characteristics, inpatient unit characteristics (unit type, pressure injury prevention practices, and nurse staffing measures), and hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) in a group of pediatric patients and in those determined to be at risk for pressure injury. ⋯ Study findings support pressure injury risk assessment among pediatric patients and elucidates important information regarding pediatric unit and hospital characteristics associated with HAPI.
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J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs · Sep 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialPrevention of Heel Pressure Injuries and Plantar Flexion Contractures With Use of a Heel Protector in High-Risk Neurotrauma, Medical, and Surgical Intensive Care Units: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
The purpose of this study was to compare the use of a heel protector to standard of care (pillows) in the prevention of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPI) of the heels and prevention of plantar flexion contractures. ⋯ Study findings indicate that a heel protector that ensures off-loading and maintains the foot in a neutral position is more effective for prevention of HAPI of the heel and contractures as compared to standard care using pillows to position the heel and redistribute pressure.