RNAO BPG Pressure Ulcers Stage I to IV - Faculty of Health ...
RNAO BPG Pressure Ulcers Stage I to IV - Faculty of Health ...
RNAO BPG Pressure Ulcers Stage I to IV - Faculty of Health ...
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Nursing Best Practice GuidelineSEARCH RESULTS:The search strategy described above resulted in the retrieval <strong>of</strong> 550 abstracts on the <strong>to</strong>pic <strong>of</strong> pressure ulcers.These abstracts were then screened by a research assistant in order <strong>to</strong> identify duplications and assess forinclusion/exclusion criteria. A <strong>to</strong>tal <strong>of</strong> 59 abstracts were identified for article retrieval and quality appraisal.In addition, three recently published clinical practice guidelines were identified for review and criticalappraisal by the panel, using the Appraisal <strong>of</strong> Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE Collaboration, 2001)instrument. These critically appraised guidelines are listed below:Singapore Ministry <strong>of</strong> <strong>Health</strong>. (2001). Nursing management <strong>of</strong> pressure ulcers in adults. Singapore: Singapore Ministry <strong>of</strong> <strong>Health</strong>.Folkedahl, B. A., & Frantz, R. (2002). Treatment <strong>of</strong> pressure ulcers. Iowa City, IA: The University <strong>of</strong> Iowa College <strong>of</strong> NursingGeron<strong>to</strong>logical Nursing Interventions Research Center, Research Translation and Dissemination Core.Wound, Os<strong>to</strong>my, and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN). (2003). Guideline for prevention and management <strong>of</strong> pressure ulcers.Glenview, IL: Wound, Os<strong>to</strong>my, and Continence Nurses Society.69
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