The problem of pressure ulcers is one of the most central issues that always arise in the emergency department. A specific plan in the form of a protocol can be introduced to try to reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers. In order to determine the success of the implementation plan, the following variables should be monitored:
- The skin condition of the patient and especially its problem areas after a three-day stay in the hospital ward.
- The convenience of the patient on the basis of personal interview and compilation of the overall picture of the disease (Bååth, Idvall, Gunningberg, & Hommel, 2014).
- The opinions of relatives who visit the patient and can competently judge the quality of the treatment.
- The degree of damage to the skin of those patients who were previously treated and did not have the opportunity to become members of a specific protective program.
- The effectiveness of the chosen treatment course regarding the possibility of introducing such intervention at the state level of healthcare.
- The time of a certain patient’s full recovery and the speed of skin regeneration after being in the ward.
- Feedback from medical personnel concerning the quality of this treatment plan and the effectiveness of the technique used.
Thus, all these variables are essential enough to evaluate the effectiveness of the protocol used and its importance for patients with pressure ulcers problems. All the data can be used to conduct further research and find the best solution to the issue. In case of a successful implementation, this treatment plan can become rather popular. The results of the study can be of good use both for patients and for doctors who are constantly finding appropriate ways to help those in need.
References
Bååth, C., Idvall, E., Gunningberg, L., & Hommel, A. (2014). Pressure-reducing interventions among persons with pressure ulcers: Results from the first three national pressure ulcer prevalence surveys in Sweden. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice, 20(1), 58-65.