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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedKrishnan S, Karg PE, Boninger ML
Early detection of pressure ulcer development following traumatic spinal cord injury using inflammatory mediators.
The authors aimed to identify changes in concentrations of inflammatory mediators in plasma and urine after traumatic spinal cord injury and before the occurrence of a first pressure ulcer. They found that an increase in concentration of the chemokine interferon-γ-induced protein in plasma and a decrease in concentration of the cytokine interferon-α in urine were observed before occurrence of a first pressure ulcer compared with matched controls. They concluded that inflammatory mediators should be explored as possible biomarkers for identifying individuals at risk for pressure ulcer formation.
AHRQ-funded; HS022134.
Citation: Krishnan S, Karg PE, Boninger ML .
Early detection of pressure ulcer development following traumatic spinal cord injury using inflammatory mediators.
Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2016 Oct;97(10):1656-62. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2016.01.003.
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Keywords: Pressure Ulcers, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Injuries and Wounds
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