Nurses’ role in the prevention of pressure ulcers
Adhikari, Arpana (2023)
2023
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Pressure ulcer are one of the emerging health problems in bedridden and immobile clients. Pressure ulcers can lead to serious problems, pain and sometimes can be life threatening. Pressure ulcers are the results of a prolonged pressure on the skin above the bony prominences. Nurses play an important role in the prevention of pressure ulcer. Evidenced-based practices and client-centred care are delivered to decrease the incidence and consequences of pressure ulcers.
The bachelor thesis aims to provide a poster illustrating the prevention of pressure ulcers. The purpose of this thesis is to design poster for home care nurses. The poster will describe the nurses’ role in the prevention of pressure ulcers and provides clear ideas in implementing nursing care.
The practice-based method will be used to conduct this thesis in cooperation with elderly care homes. The product obtained from this thesis will be used by the nurses to prevent pressure ulcers.
The bachelor thesis aims to provide a poster illustrating the prevention of pressure ulcers. The purpose of this thesis is to design poster for home care nurses. The poster will describe the nurses’ role in the prevention of pressure ulcers and provides clear ideas in implementing nursing care.
The practice-based method will be used to conduct this thesis in cooperation with elderly care homes. The product obtained from this thesis will be used by the nurses to prevent pressure ulcers.