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Content ArticleThis study, published by the Journal of Clinical Nursing, explores health disparity in on-campus undergraduate nurse education through the analysis of teaching and teaching material exploring pressure injuries. Authors conclude: "Radical critique of all teaching and learning activities needs to occur, to help explore, improve and meaningfully and authentically include diversity and inclusivity in nurse education, and in particular, how people across the skin tone spectrum are included and represented in teaching and learning activities." Read the paper in full via the link below.
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Content ArticleIn this 56 minute presentation by The Society of Tissue Viability, Jacqui Fletcher looks at how wound care and pressure ulcer prevention can be improved for patients with darker skin tones. She highlights the importance of recognising how pressure ulcers present on different skin tones and explains why strategies like the 'react to red' prompt need to be challenged in order to address health inequalities in this area.
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Content ArticleSince 2013/14, there has been a growth in the volume and value of clinical negligence claims involving patients with diabetes-related lower limb complications. The majority of claims have involved patients with a diabetic foot ulcer who went on to undergo a major lower limb amputation. This thematic review by Nicole Mottolini, Clinical Fellow at NHS Resolution, looks at 92 claims of negligence for lower limb problems involving patients with diabetes. The author used qualitative analysis to identify recurrent clinical themes leading to patient harm including unacceptable delays in diagnosis, delayed referral to specialised care and failures in the Multidisciplinary Diabetic Foot Team (MDFT). Her report highlights shortcomings in diabetes foot care in England, makes recommendations to improve patient care and proposes certain standards which should be put into practice and regularly audited.
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Content ArticlePURPOSE-T (Pressure Ulcer Risk Primary or Secondary Evaluation Tool) is an evidence-based pressure ulcer risk assessment instrument that was developed by the University of Leeds using robust research methods. PURPOSE-T identifies adults at risk of developing a pressure ulcer and supports nurse decision‐making to reduce that risk (primary prevention), but also identifies those with existing and previous pressure ulcers requiring secondary prevention and treatment. It uses colour to indicate the most important risk factors and forms a three‐step assessment process. To register for the tool, visit the CTRU Leeds Research Portal at the link below.
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Pressure ulcer prevention and management
Patient Safety Learning posted an event in Community Calendar
Dr Donna Prosser, Chief Clinical Officer at the Patient Safety Movement Foundation, is joined by a multidisciplinary group of experts, including clinicians, administrators, and patients and family members, to understand the background of pressure ulcer prevention and management, discuss multi-faceted opportunities for organization-wide improvement, and explore mechanisms for improved patient and family member involvement in prophylaxis. The group will tailor aspects of the dialogue to assess the COVID-19 impact on pressure ulcer prevalence and management. Register -
EventThis conference focuses on the prevention and management of pressure ulcers including monitoring, reporting and improvement. hub members can receive a 10% discount with code hcuk10psl. Further information and registration
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Content ArticleShrop Community Health have produced this video to help patients prevent pressure ulcers by learning about the 5 key messages: SSKIN: Surface Skin Keep moving Incontinence and increased moisture Nutrition and hydration
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Pressure Ulcer Path: prevent and treat step by step
Patient Safety Learning posted an article in Pressure ulcers
Research has shown that frontline staff understand the dangers of pressure sores but experience significant challenges in their attempts to prevent them. The research, undertaken by NHS Midlands and East and downloadable below, showed that staff feel they do not have the time to treat patients and need improved communication between the patients, their carers and the homes from which they might have come. In response to this, NHS Midlands and East has created the Pressure Ulcer Path, a tool to support staff in preventing pressure ulcers and treating them, alongside a number of useful resources. -
Content ArticleIn this video, Barts Health NHS Trust explain what measures frontline medical staff can take to help avoid the risk of pressure ulcers.
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Wirral University Teaching Hospital's SSKIN bundle
Patient Safety Learning posted an article in Pressure ulcers
SSKIN is a five step approach to preventing and treating pressure ulcers. Wirral University Teaching Hospital is sharing their version of the SSKIN bundle as part of Stop The Pressure Day. They have worked with their Allied Health Professional colleagues on refreshing the bundle for local use. -
Content ArticleThe Patient Safety Authority has put together information and tips for patients on a range of topics.
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Content ArticleThis video illustrate the gaps in pressure ulcer detection and tracking across organisations. The panelists discusses the current gaps in practice, proper protocols for current state assessments, and recommendations for organisational pressure ulcer tracking and detection improvement.
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Content ArticleDr. Donna Prosser, Chief Clinical Officer at the Patient Safety Movement Foundation, is joined by a multidisciplinary group of experts, including clinicians, administrators, and patients and family members, to understand the background of pressure ulcer prevention and management, discuss multi-faceted opportunities for organisation-wide improvement, and explore mechanisms for improved patient and family member involvement in prophylaxis. The group will tailor aspects of the dialogue to assess the COVID-19 impact on pressure ulcer prevalence and management.
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Content ArticleIn this Episode of the 'This Is Nursing' podcast series, Gavin Portier speaks to with Alison Schofield, Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist from North Lincolnshire & Goole NHS Trust. Alison has worked in Tissue Viability since 2012 and during this time she has studied extensively in leading change in tissue viability, tissue viability management and leg ulcers. Alison discusses her role of a Tissue Viability Clinical Nurse Specialist and the challenges facing the role in this current world of nursing, the impact of COVID-19 has had on the delivery of community tissue viability services and on people in receipt of the services in care homes and in their own homes.
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Patient Safety Authority: Pressure injuries
Patient Safety Learning posted an article in Patient management
Pressure injuries are a recognized patient safety concern and meet the definition of a reportable event under the Pennsylvania Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act. The Patient Safety Authority has collated guidelines, tools and resources on pressure injuries. -
Content ArticleBarnsley NHS Trust Head of Nursing Quality Gavin Portier and Patient Safety Learning Founder and Chair Jonathan Hazan sit down to discuss how positive messaging and learning around patient safety produces positive outcomes.
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Scottish Patient Safety Programme: Acute Adult
Claire Cox posted an article in Resources for staff
This web page includes the four work streams that Health Improvement Scotland are undertaking. These include: Falls Deteriorating patient Catheter induced infections Pressure ulcers. -
Content ArticleThe prone position is defined as lying in a horizontal position with the front of the body facing downwards. Its use with critically ill patients with respiratory compromise is known to improve short-term oxygenation and lung compliance. The desired outcome of prone positioning is to improve lung perfusion and oxygenation in patients who are in the early stages of pneumonia or who have an acute lung injury (ALI) or acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) which is common in COVID–19 patients. One of the most common complications of nursing patients in the prone position is the occurrence of pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are likely to occur as patients are repositioned far less frequently once in prone (generally only after 16 hours) and also the patient may develop significant facial oedema. It is important therefore to take precautions to reduce the risk of pressure ulcers when preparing for and caring for the patient in the prone position. This NHS guidance promotes good skin care during prone positioning.
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Content ArticleAs nurses worldwide feel the pain of prolonged personal protective equipment (PPE) use, we assess the advice on minimising the discomfort caused by masks and visors. Here are some simple tips to prevent skin damage while wearing PPE.
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Top Picks: 10 key resources on pressure ulcers
Patient_Safety_Learning posted an article in Pressure ulcers
Pressure ulcers, or bed sores as they are often called, can affect people of all ages. They can lead to serious complications and immense pain for patients, so prevention and awareness is key. Patients with mobility difficulties, conditions affecting blood flow (such as Type 2 Diabetes), and those over 70 are particularly vulnerable. Stop Pressure Ulcer Day is organised annually by the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel and aims to bring knowledge to a wider audience to reduce the harm caused by pressure ulcers. In support of the campaign, we're shining a spotlight on 10 fantastic resources that have been shared with us via our patient safety platform - the hub. -
Content ArticlePeople with developmental disability have higher healthcare needs and lower life expectancy compared with the general population. Poor quality of care resulting from interpersonal and systemic discrimination may further entrench existing inequalities.
