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Enhancing A Pressure Injury Prevention Bundle In A Skilled Nursing Facility, Lorillie Soleta
Enhancing A Pressure Injury Prevention Bundle In A Skilled Nursing Facility, Lorillie Soleta
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Scholarly Project
Problem: The purpose of the project was to address the increase in pressure injuries in a skilled nursing facility, which had risen from 6% to 10% despite the implementation of a prevention bundle. The project aimed to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of existing interventions.
Aim of the Project: The aim was to add evidence-based interventions to the existing pressure injury prevention bundle. The desired outcome was to decrease the number of acquired pressure injuries.
Review of the Evidence: Research indicated that pressure injury prevention bundles were more successful when incorporating offloading interventions. These offloading measures, including frequent turning and …