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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 4 of 4 Research Studies DisplayedBurns Z, Khasnabish S, Hurley AC
Classification of injurious fall severity in hospitalized adults.
The purpose of this project was to refine the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators Major injury classification to derive a valid and reliable categorization of the types and severities of Major inpatient fall-related injuries. Three subcategories were created: A - injuries that caused temporary functional impairment, major facial injury without internal injury, or disruption of a surgical wound; B - injuries that caused long-term functional impairment or had the potential risk of increased mortality; and C - injuries that had a well-established risk of mortality. These subcategories enhanced the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators categorization. Using this project’s administration manual, trained personnel can classify injurious fall severity with excellent reliability.
AHRQ-funded; HS025128.
Citation: Burns Z, Khasnabish S, Hurley AC .
Classification of injurious fall severity in hospitalized adults.
J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2020 Sep 25;75(10):e138-e44. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glaa004..
Keywords: Elderly, Falls, Injuries and Wounds, Nursing, Quality Measures, Quality Indicators (QIs), Quality of Care, Inpatient Care
McArdle J, Sorensen A, Fowler CI
Strategies to improve management of shoulder dystocia under the AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care.
The purpose of this study using TeamSTEPPS was to assess the implementation of safety strategies to improve management of births complicated by shoulder dystocia in labor and delivery units. Results suggested that successful management of shoulder dystocia requires a rapid, standardized, and coordinated response. The Safety Program for Perinatal Care strategies to increase safety of shoulder dystocia management are scalable, replicable, and adaptable to unit needs and circumstances.
AHRQ-funded; 2902010000241.
Citation: McArdle J, Sorensen A, Fowler CI .
Strategies to improve management of shoulder dystocia under the AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care.
J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2018 Mar;47(2):191-201. doi: 10.1016/j.jogn.2017.11.014.
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Keywords: Labor and Delivery, Newborns/Infants, Pregnancy, Adverse Events, TeamSTEPPS, Injuries and Wounds, Care Management, Education: Continuing Medical Education, Training, Tools & Toolkits, Patient Safety, Nursing, Communication, Quality of Care
Baernholdt M, Hinton ID, Guofen Y
A national comparison of rural/urban pressure ulcer and fall rates.
Despite recent decline in hospital acquired conditions (HACs), rates for pressure ulcers (PURs) and falls (FRs) remain at levels that require improvement. Contextual factors and care processes may impact HACs. Using the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI®) this study examined differences in care processes and community, hospital, and nursing unit characteristics that influence PURs and FRs in 4238 rural and urban nursing units.
AHRQ-funded; HS023147.
Citation: Baernholdt M, Hinton ID, Guofen Y .
A national comparison of rural/urban pressure ulcer and fall rates.
Online J Issues Nurs 2017 May;22(2):1-12. doi: 10.3912/OJIN.Vol22No02PPT60..
Keywords: Injuries and Wounds, Nursing, Patient Safety, Pressure Ulcers, Quality of Care, Quality Improvement, Quality Indicators (QIs), Quality Measures, Rural Health, Urban Health
Padula WV, Valuck RJ, Makic MB
Factors influencing adoption of hospital-acquired pressure ulcer prevention programs in US academic medical centers.
The purpose of this study was to identify wound care nurse perceptions of the primary factors that influenced, the overall reduction of pressure ulcers (PUs). It found that several internal factors influenced evidence-based practice: hospital prevention campaigns; the availability of nursing specialists; and the level of preventive knowledge among hospital staff. External influential factors included financial concerns and data sharing among peer institutions.
AHRQ-funded; HS023710.
Citation: Padula WV, Valuck RJ, Makic MB .
Factors influencing adoption of hospital-acquired pressure ulcer prevention programs in US academic medical centers.
J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs 2015 Jul-Aug;42(4):327-30. doi: 10.1097/won.0000000000000145..
Keywords: Evidence-Based Practice, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Injuries and Wounds, Nursing, Patient Safety, Pressure Ulcers, Prevention