Nurses' Competencies in Managing Pressure Ulcers Among Elderly Home Residents
Bustalino, Daryl; Macayan, Anthony (2025)
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025121135252
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025121135252
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Purpose:
In elder care institutions, approximately 60% of elderly patients develop pressure ulcers annually. There is a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the causes and prevention of these ulcers, with most information only becoming available after an incident is reported by staff or observers. The purpose of this study was to describe the primary causes of pressure ulcers and explore effective prevention strategies within nursing homes. It aimed to provide new insights that nurses can use to enhance their practices and reduce the risk of pressure ulcers among elderly residents.
Methods:
A qualitative research approach was utilized in this study. The method involved a descriptive literature review. Articles were sourced from databases such as CINAHL and PubMed. A total of twelve (12) studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. To analyze the data, an inductive content analysis technique was utilized.
Results:
Preventive measures for pressure ulcers in elderly residents of nursing homes include standardized prevention programs, safety protocols, educational initiatives, collaborative efforts, and effective leadership and management practices.
The originality of this study was checked using Turnitin Originality Check service.
In elder care institutions, approximately 60% of elderly patients develop pressure ulcers annually. There is a lack of comprehensive understanding regarding the causes and prevention of these ulcers, with most information only becoming available after an incident is reported by staff or observers. The purpose of this study was to describe the primary causes of pressure ulcers and explore effective prevention strategies within nursing homes. It aimed to provide new insights that nurses can use to enhance their practices and reduce the risk of pressure ulcers among elderly residents.
Methods:
A qualitative research approach was utilized in this study. The method involved a descriptive literature review. Articles were sourced from databases such as CINAHL and PubMed. A total of twelve (12) studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. To analyze the data, an inductive content analysis technique was utilized.
Results:
Preventive measures for pressure ulcers in elderly residents of nursing homes include standardized prevention programs, safety protocols, educational initiatives, collaborative efforts, and effective leadership and management practices.
The originality of this study was checked using Turnitin Originality Check service.