Pressure Ulcers
Abstract
Pressure ulcers are an important concern for the community in the health care setting that cause serious problems to patients, family members, and to the facility that treats the patient. The aim of this essay is to present the role of the community nurse in preventing pressure ulcers in patients with risk factors. Methods used is the research and review of articles and publications discussing the responsibilities and role of the community nurse. Results of the analysis of published papers revealed the role of nurses in prevention, screening, and management. All these factors are crucial to prevent medical consequences and excessive expenses involved.
Community prevention of pressure ulcers Pressure ulcers are injuries usually caused by unrelieved pressure that damages the skin and the underlining tissue. Pressure ulcers often develop when direct pressure slows or stops blood flow to the skin. Friction can also cause pressure ulcers and may form over bony areas. Most common pressure ulcers are formed in the back, hips, heels, buttocks, elbows, and ankles. Severity of the ulcers vary according to the extension of the ulcer, medical condition of the patient, and appropriated management and treatment. This essay gives scope of the role of nursing in the community in the prevention of pressure ulcers..
Analyzing the geography boundaries of the community South Miami is a residential area, located in Southwest of Miami-Dade County, Florida of the United States of America. This area has high incident of older adults that are often placed in a nursing home or hospital because of exacerbation of medical conditions. Nurses and medical personnel have direct access to this population in need because usually they are admitted frequently to the hospital as well as nursing homes. A high percentage of this population are hispanic and are over 65 years old with multiple medical conditions.
Demography characteristics of Miami Dade
Pressure ulcers are an important concern for the community in the health care setting that cause serious problems to patients, family members, and to the facility that treats the patient. The aim of this essay is to present the role of the community nurse in preventing pressure ulcers in patients with risk factors. Methods used is the research and review of articles and publications discussing the responsibilities and role of the community nurse. Results of the analysis of published papers revealed the role of nurses in prevention, screening, and management. All these factors are crucial to prevent medical consequences and excessive expenses involved.
Community prevention of pressure ulcers Pressure ulcers are injuries usually caused by unrelieved pressure that damages the skin and the underlining tissue. Pressure ulcers often develop when direct pressure slows or stops blood flow to the skin. Friction can also cause pressure ulcers and may form over bony areas. Most common pressure ulcers are formed in the back, hips, heels, buttocks, elbows, and ankles. Severity of the ulcers vary according to the extension of the ulcer, medical condition of the patient, and appropriated management and treatment. This essay gives scope of the role of nursing in the community in the prevention of pressure ulcers..
Analyzing the geography boundaries of the community South Miami is a residential area, located in Southwest of Miami-Dade County, Florida of the United States of America. This area has high incident of older adults that are often placed in a nursing home or hospital because of exacerbation of medical conditions. Nurses and medical personnel have direct access to this population in need because usually they are admitted frequently to the hospital as well as nursing homes. A high percentage of this population are hispanic and are over 65 years old with multiple medical conditions.
Demography characteristics of Miami Dade