RESUMO
The Tissue Viability Society (TVS) Regional Study Days (RSDs) aim to bring high quality education on pressure sore prevention and wound care to a large section of health care professionals who may well not attend conferences and who often do not find the time to read articles in journals and magazines. Since 1987 over 200 RSDs have been held providing education to over 20,000 delegates. The RSDs have also contributed in the region of 50,000 Pounds to the Society's funds. The first RSDs were held in the West Country, but since that time the area has extended to include the whole of the United Kingdom. The panel of approximately 12 speakers across the country are all recognised experts in the subjects of pressure sore prevention and wound care. Attendance at RSDs is free to all NHS staff. The historical background of the RSDs is presented and the manner in which they fit into the overall strategy of the TVS to provide an educational service to all levels of health care professionals.
Assuntos
Educação Continuada em Enfermagem/organização & administração , Úlcera por Pressão/enfermagem , Especialidades de Enfermagem/educação , Cicatrização , Ferimentos e Lesões/enfermagem , Humanos , Objetivos Organizacionais , Sociedades de Enfermagem , Reino UnidoRESUMO
A multi-centred study was undertaken involving 300 children ranging from neonates to children aged 16 years. The purpose of the study was to investigate the possibility of designing a pressure sore risk assessment scoring system suitable for the paediatric area of care. It was found that the following conclusions can be drawn: (i) Children are at risk of developing pressure sores; (ii) A version of the adult Waterlow card was not appropriate, especially at the younger end of the scale; (iii) There are identifiable situations and treatments which do pose a risk of pressure sore development. Admission documentation and a care plan within a hospital policy is recommended as the best method of drawing nurses' attention to the risk factors involved and the measures which need to be taken to alleviate the risk of tissue damage.
Assuntos
Avaliação em Enfermagem/métodos , Enfermagem Pediátrica , Úlcera por Pressão/enfermagem , Adolescente , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Feminino , Humanos , Lactente , Recém-Nascido , Masculino , Avaliação em Enfermagem/normas , Úlcera por Pressão/etiologia , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Fatores de RiscoRESUMO
RELIABILITY OF THE WATERLOW SCORE CLASSIC RESEARCH: MOIST WOUND HEALING.
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AIDS AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMPARING DRESSINGS FOR DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS SHEEPSKINS AND PRESSURE SORE PREVENTION CENTRAL VENOUS LINES HYDROGEL AND NAPPY RASH.
