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The Effect of an Training Program for the Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in Bedridden Patients At Home
Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University
Summary
Pressure ulcers are wounds that typically occur on bony prominences, primarily due to external factors such as pressure, friction, and shear, as well as internal factors related to the patient. These ulcers can lead to serious health issues and have a high incidence rate, negatively impacting patients' quality of life, increasing hospitalization duration, and adding to healthcare costs. Prevention of pressure ulcers is considered an important indicator of care quality worldwide and in our country. International guidelines emphasize key points for preventing pressure ulcers, including risk assessment, skin assessment and care, nutrition, repositioning, support surface use, documentation, and education.
Official title: The Effect of the Training Program Given to Bedridden Patients At Home to Prevent Pressure Ulcer Development on Pressure Ulcer Formation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
52
Start Date
2024-11-01
Completion Date
2025-07-01
Last Updated
2025-01-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
education
Prepared in clear language and supported with visuals in line with guidelines and studies (Kottner et al. 2019, Orhan 2017, APUPA 2011, EPUAP and NPUAP 2009, EPUAP 2019, Arıkan and vanGiersbergen 2019, Arslantaş et al. 2018) training will be given to prevent pressure ulcers. Training content will be sent to expert opinion for content validity. In the content of the training, the definition of pressure ulcers, how they develop, high-risk areas for wound formation, identification of risks, evaluation of the skin, skin care, lying positions and position changes, supporting bone protrusions with pillows, lying on a support surface, nutritional status and content, fluid intake will be discussed.
Locations (1)
Izmir Ataturk Training and Research Hospital
Izmir, Karabaglar, Turkey (Türkiye)