Abstract
Hospital-acquired pressure injury prevention is a priority for nursing quality and has implications for patient outcomes and healthcare costs. This project implemented a tool guiding risk screening and care planning among bedside nurses. While results were non-significant, positive trends were identified, and key barriers for prevention identified.
Detailed abstract attached.
Sigma Membership
Mu Lambda
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Quality Improvement
Research Approach
Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice
Keywords:
Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury, HAPI, Tool or Instrument Implementation, Competence
Recommended Citation
Widmer, Kathleen A., "A Risk-Based Assessment and Intervention Planning Tool for the Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries" (2025). Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE). 147.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2023/presentations_2023/147
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
Conference Year
2023
Rights Holder
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-10-23
A Risk-Based Assessment and Intervention Planning Tool for the Prevention of Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries
Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual
Hospital-acquired pressure injury prevention is a priority for nursing quality and has implications for patient outcomes and healthcare costs. This project implemented a tool guiding risk screening and care planning among bedside nurses. While results were non-significant, positive trends were identified, and key barriers for prevention identified.
Detailed abstract attached.