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1 to 1 of 1 Research Studies DisplayedPadula WV, Gibbons RD, Valuck RJ
Are evidence-based practices associated with effective prevention of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers in US academic medical centers?
The objective of this study was to evaluate the longitudinal impact of CMS policy and quality improvement adoption on hospital-acquired pressure ulcers (HAPU) rates. It concluded that HAPU rates were significantly lower after changes in CMS reimbursement. Reductions are associated with hospital-wide implementation of evidence-based practices for HAPU prevention.
AHRQ-funded; HS023710.
Citation: Padula WV, Gibbons RD, Valuck RJ .
Are evidence-based practices associated with effective prevention of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers in US academic medical centers?
Med Care 2016 May;54(5):512-8. doi: 10.1097/mlr.0000000000000516..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Pressure Ulcers, Quality Improvement