Strategies to prevent pressure injuries
Advisor(s)
Jamie Hunsicker and Megan Lieb
Confirmation
1
Document Type
Poster
Location
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Start Date
11-4-2025 11:00 AM
End Date
11-4-2025 11:50 AM
Abstract
Problem: Hospital acquired pressure injuries negatively impact patients and health systems. Position changes for immobile patients can reduce the risk for pressure injury, but healthcare staff do not consistently provide the intervention.
Aims/Purpose: The aim of this study is to explore the benefits of implementing a system to remind nurses and nurse assistants to turn patients to prevent the development of pressure injuries.
Methods/Evaluation: This proposal will collect a pre/post survey of staff perception of the effectiveness of a new patient turn reminder system and will compare incidence of hospital acquired pressure injury pre- and post-intervention. Staff will be educated on the new turn reminder system prior to use. Compliance of staff will be monitored and recorded.
Conclusion: Implementation of a structured turning system may lead to reduced pressure injuries and lowers the associated costs which allows a practical solution for institutions. The studies analyzed show the critical importance of education for pressure injury prevention with highlights in both financial impact and patients outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Dabney, Zachary James, "Strategies to prevent pressure injuries" (2025). ONU Student Research Colloquium. 42.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/student_research_colloquium/2025/Posters/42
Open Access
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Strategies to prevent pressure injuries
ONU McIntosh Center; Activities Room
Problem: Hospital acquired pressure injuries negatively impact patients and health systems. Position changes for immobile patients can reduce the risk for pressure injury, but healthcare staff do not consistently provide the intervention.
Aims/Purpose: The aim of this study is to explore the benefits of implementing a system to remind nurses and nurse assistants to turn patients to prevent the development of pressure injuries.
Methods/Evaluation: This proposal will collect a pre/post survey of staff perception of the effectiveness of a new patient turn reminder system and will compare incidence of hospital acquired pressure injury pre- and post-intervention. Staff will be educated on the new turn reminder system prior to use. Compliance of staff will be monitored and recorded.
Conclusion: Implementation of a structured turning system may lead to reduced pressure injuries and lowers the associated costs which allows a practical solution for institutions. The studies analyzed show the critical importance of education for pressure injury prevention with highlights in both financial impact and patients outcomes.