07 Jul 20:42
American Medical Directors Association. 2005
19 Jan 20:22
Current Awareness Topical Reading List: Falls Prevention. For copies of any articles, please contact a SHRTN Information Specialist at one of our host partner sites.
25 Oct 15:10
Online resource providing access to wound care evidence. Evidence is important in every walk of life, but has gained specific importance in Medicine. Evidence Informed Practice presents important background for the development of Wound Care as a clinical specialty. WoundPedia brings this life through a user-friendly, well-presented, regularly updated, web resource. The information contained within the website has been organized into streams, themes and topics.
25 Oct 15:22
Pressure ulceres are a serious health issue for patients in all kinds of settings, even at home. The good news is that most pressure ulcers can be prevented. What’s needed is awareness on the part of patients and health-care professionals about prevention and maintaining a commitment to the actions required to do so. The Canadian Association of Wound Care has designed a pressure ulcer awareness and prevention program. It includes the tools necessary to reduce the numbers of pressure ulcers in all types of settings across Canada.
25 Oct 16:38
Maintaining skin integrity can be challenging but it is vital to overall health, particularly in elderly patients. In this population, skin integrity is frequently compromised as a result of under- or over-hydration, which may cause serious complications. Plans of care must include preventive efforts such as the use of barriers and protectants including zinc oxide preparations, petrolatum- and silicone-based ointments and creams, liquid-forming products, adhesive dressings, fluid managers, skin cleansers, and moisturizers. A team approach that includes the patient, caregivers, and healthcare professionals is needed to address patient concerns regarding independence/dependence, utilization of support systems and services, pain, and control of body fluids. The healthcare provider's role in this team should emphasize continuity of care, patient satisfaction, and product selection - all vital to protecting skin integrity.