The Development of a Pressure Ulcer Risk‐Assessment Scale for Perioperative Patients

AORN Journal - Tập 92 - Trang 272-287 - 2010
Cassendra A. Munro

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AbstractThe high incidence of pressure ulcer development in patients in the perioperative setting indicates the need for improved risk assessment and the use of preventive measures. A clinical nurse specialist used Dever's Epidemiological Model as the theoretical framework to develop a perioperative pressure ulcer risk‐assessment scale. The risk factors for the scale were based on findings from a review of the literature. The scale, along with a demographic questionnaire and an evaluation form, was distributed to 12 nurses and three anesthesiologists to obtain expert opinion to further the design of the scale. Twelve participants returned the forms. Only four of the participants had previous experience with a pressure ulcer risk‐assessment scale. The results indicated that diabetes should be included as a risk factor category and that preexisting skin ulcerations, breakdowns, and conditions should be addressed within the scale. The participants unanimously agreed that moisture is an important factor to assess. Validation of each risk factor is essential to improve the reliability of the scale before its implementation.

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AORN Journal

Tập 92

272-287

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