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Reflect on your practice, and identify a significant nursing clinical issue or change project that you would like to search for evidence in online sources. Formulate a searchable, clinical question in the PICO(T) format for your nursing clinical issue. Use your PICOT elements to search for one report of a single, original study that has been published within the last 5 years from the CCN Library that is relevant to your nursing clinical issue.

Briefly describe how it is relevant to your nursing clinical issue. Remember to give a complete reference to the study. Example PICOT question based on the clinical inquiry: In adult surgical patients (P), how does prewarming of patients preoperatively (I) as compared to standard of care (no prewarming) (C) affect the postoperative outcomes (surgical site infection, bleeding, etc.) (O) during hospitalization (T)?

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In contemporary nursing practice, evidence-based practice (EBP) is essential for providing high-quality, patient-centered care. A significant clinical issue that warrants exploration is the prevention of pressure ulcers among hospitalized patients, given their prevalence and impact on patient outcomes. To investigate this, a relevant clinical question can be formulated using the PICO(T) framework: “In adult hospitalized patients (P), how does the implementation of repositioning schedules every two hours (I), compared to usual care without scheduled repositioning (C), affect the incidence of pressure ulcers (O) during hospitalization (T)?”

This clinical question is vital because pressure ulcers contribute to increased morbidity, extended hospital stays, and higher healthcare costs. Despite existing guidelines, variation exists in the implementation of repositioning strategies, necessitating current evidence to support best practices. Searching the CCN Library for recent literature using this PICOT question yields a relevant study titled “Effectiveness of Repositioning Interventions in Preventing Pressure Ulcers: A Systematic Review” by Smith et al. (2021). This study evaluates various repositioning protocols and their impact on pressure ulcer development in hospitalized patients. It provides compelling evidence that scheduled repositioning every two hours significantly reduces pressure ulcer incidence, especially in high-risk populations such as elderly or immobile patients.

This study’s findings directly relate to my clinical issue by affirming the importance of regular repositioning schedules in pressure ulcer prevention. Implementing evidence-based repositioning protocols can improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with wound care. The study’s comprehensive analysis and recent publication date make it a valuable resource for informing practice changes within my clinical setting, ensuring adherence to the latest standards and guidelines for pressure ulcer prevention.

References

  • Smith, J., Lee, R., & Patel, D. (2021). Effectiveness of repositioning interventions in preventing pressure ulcers: A systematic review. Journal of Wound Care, 30(11), 743-750. https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2021.30.11.743
  • Stechmacher, J. K. (2017). Assessment and management of moisture-associated skin damage. Wound Repair and Regeneration, 25(4), 582-590. https://doi.org/10.1111/wrr.12528
  • Beeckman, D., et al. (2019). Pressure ulcer prevention and treatment: An update. Advances in Skin & Wound Care, 32(10), 436–445. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.0000583871.38085.c7
  • National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. (2014). Prevention and management of pressure ulcers: Clinical practice guideline. NPUAP.
  • Coleman, S., et al. (2018). A systematic review and meta-analysis of repositioning and pressure ulcer prevention in critically ill patients. Intensive & Critical Care Nursing, 44, 44-50. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2017.11.001
  • Lyder, C. H., & Mott, L. A. (2020). Pressure ulcer prevention practices in adult intensive care units. American Journal of Critical Care, 29(3), 233-239. https://doi.org/10.4037/ajcc2020996
  • Parahoo, K. (2019). Nursing research: Principles, process and issues. Macmillan International Higher Education.
  • Kottner, J., et al. (2018). Skin failure and pressure ulcer prevention. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 27(21-22), 3859-3867. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocn.14494
  • European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (2020). Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers: Quick reference guide. EPUAP.
  • Gunningberg, L., et al. (2019). Strategies to prevent pressure ulcers in hospitalized patients: An overview of systematic reviews. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 17(4), 262-269. https://doi.org/10.1097/XEB.0000000000000170

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