2018 TNA and TSNA Joint Annual Conference
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<strong>2018</strong> <strong>TNA</strong>-<strong>TSNA</strong> JOINT CONFERENCE | ADVOCACY IN ACTION<br />
interprofessional, team-based training to better underst<strong>and</strong> each other’s roles <strong>and</strong> skill sets. Topics for<br />
additional research include identifying barriers to advance care planning, strategies for communicating<br />
about this issue with patients <strong>and</strong> families <strong>and</strong> identifying information dissemination techniques.<br />
Pressure Ulcer Prevention<br />
Margaret Horn (Presenter)<br />
Kelsey Smith (Co-Presenter)<br />
Problem Addressed:<br />
Pressure ulcers are a major topic in the nursing community currently <strong>and</strong> have been for quite a while. They<br />
are described as easily preventable but for some reason, they are still occurring frequently. This research<br />
problem paper discusses some of the reasons why they are still frequently occurring <strong>and</strong> some of the<br />
changes nurses can make to reduce that number. It also provides the reader with what is known about the<br />
prevention of pressure ulcers, what is not known about the prevention of pressure ulcers, <strong>and</strong> implications<br />
for future research on the prevention of pressure ulcers.<br />
Objectives:<br />
Develop knowledge regarding pressure ulcer prevention.<br />
Methods/Procedures:<br />
Review of Literature<br />
Findings:<br />
All of the studies reviewed for this research paper indicate that further research should be conducted on<br />
why pressure ulcers are still frequently occurring in healthcare settings today. During this time, it is known<br />
that pressure ulcers continue to be a major concern in hospitals <strong>and</strong> other care facilities such as nursing<br />
homes. They are increasing the rate of hospital acquired infections <strong>and</strong> causing patients to deal with<br />
unintended <strong>and</strong> unnecessary pain during their stay. Studies have also shown that preventable measures can<br />
be taken to decrease the amount of pressure ulcers that do occur.<br />
Recommendations for Practice/Research:<br />
There are many research opportunities available on the prevention of pressure ulcers <strong>and</strong> there is a current<br />
need for them to be done. Having many questions on pressure ulcers that are still unanswered, research can<br />
continuously be done to provide patients with the best quality of care <strong>and</strong> life.<br />
Teaching Advocacy through Community Education<br />
Tammy Howard (Presenter)<br />
Problem Addressed:<br />
Education: Nursing course assignment to raise awareness of substance use during pregnancy. (could also be<br />
considered a community initiative)<br />
Objectives:<br />
1) Participants will become aware of student assignment that promotes community awareness about the<br />
effects of substance use (NAS related drugs, alcohol <strong>and</strong> smoking) on pregnancy <strong>and</strong> newborn.<br />
2) Participants will underst<strong>and</strong> how community awareness promotion is related to advocacy.<br />
Methods/Procedures:<br />
Poster design will describe the student project <strong>and</strong> its impact upon the community.<br />
Project: OB clinical course group project assignment - Students (groups of 2-4 students) develop a<br />
presentation about the effects of NAS related meds, alcohol <strong>and</strong> smoking on the pregnancy <strong>and</strong> newborn.<br />
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