An assessment tool for babies requiring nasal CPAP and high flow

Lamburne, Susan

doi:10.1016/j.jnn.2014.10.003

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“…Effective record keeping and documentation of skin assessments and action taken can improve accountability for nurses by providing evidence that a service has been delivered (Gethin, 2006). Previous research reporting the implementation of assessment tools into practice also found improved documentation and quality of care (Parnham, 2011;Shephard and Nixon, 2013;Lamburne, 2015). Other research similarly suggests that documentation improves patient care through accurate recording of wound healing and treatment as well as improved communication between healthcare professionals (Gethin, 2006;Prideaux, 2011;Beach and Oates, 2014).…”

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Skin injury prevention in an Irish neonatal unit: An action research study

Grosvenor

Hara

Dowling

2016

Journal of Neonatal Nursing

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Aim: This study aimed to improve skin assessment and skincare practices for neonates in a regional neonatal setting in Ireland by the implementation of the Neonatal Tissue Viability Risk Assessment Tool.Method: A qualitative participatory action design was used. Following the introduction of the Neonatal Tissue Viability Risk Assessment Tool into the neonatal unit, three focus groups with nurses (n=17) were held. The focus group data was analysed using thematic analysis.Results: Neonatal nurses acknowledged the need for change regarding the prevention of neonatal skin injuries. Variations in skincare practices were found and a need for standardised care was highlighted. Implementation of the skin risk assessment tool helped to raise awareness, standardise practice and improve documentation and communication. Conclusion:Implementing a skin risk assessment tool into neonatal units in Ireland together with evidence-based skincare guidelines and staff education could result in the reduction of skin injuries in these infants.

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confidence: 91%

Skin injury prevention in an Irish neonatal unit: An action research study

Grosvenor

Hara

Dowling

2016

Journal of Neonatal Nursing

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“…it can also cause water and electrolyte imbalances and temperature instability. Broken skin caused by several traumas can lead to pain and discomfort, increased hospitalisation time and cost, parental anxiety and possible negative outcomes, such as legal claims [5][6][7].…”

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The correlation between the risk score and skin injuries in neonatal intensive care units

Ahmadizadeh,

Valizadeh,

Farshi

et al. 2024

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Background. Preventive activities play an important role in today's healthcare systems. In this regard, the use of skin injury risk assessment tools in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is advocated as an effective technique to decrease skin injury.Objectives. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between risk score and skin injuries in newborns admitted to the NICU. Material and methods. This descriptive study was conducted on 265 newborns admitted to the NICUs in Tabriz, Iran. For data collection, we used the Skin Risk Assessment and Management Tool (SRAMT). Data was collected by repeated observations of newborns and was analysed using descriptive statistical methods and Spearman's correlation coefficient. Results. The mean risk score decreased from 19.85 on the first day of hospitalisation to 13.23 on the twenty-eighth day (scoring range from 8 to 32). During the study, 557 skin injury were reported, 84.91% of which occurred in the first week of hospitalisation. There was also a statistically significant correlation between risk score and skin injury (R = 0.37, p < 0.00). Conclusions. According to our results, a higher risk score was associated with an increased incidence of skin injuries. Thus, it is recommended that the risk score be developed through utilising risk prediction methods to identify newborns at risk of skin injuries. It is essential to develop skin care programmes and preventative measures in NICUs.

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“…They also contribute to longer hospital stays and to increased costs of hospitalization (7) . Therefore, although it is an area of clinical practice that still needs to be improved, the prevention of skin lesions is fundamental in the care of NBs (8)(9)(10) .…”

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“…These lesions can increase the chances of infections, main cause of neonatal morbimortality, in addition to provoking definite scars and functional alterations ( 5 - 6 ) . They also contribute to longer hospital stays and to increased costs of hospitalization ( 7 ) . Therefore, although it is an area of clinical practice that still needs to be improved, the prevention of skin lesions is fundamental in the care of NBs ( 8 - 10 ) .…”

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Assessment of the quality of a software application for the prevention of skin lesions in newborns*

Santos

Ramos

Costa

et al. 2020

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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Objective: to assess the technical quality of a mobile application to support the nurse’s decision to prevent skin lesions in hospitalized newborns, according to the Product Quality Model. Method: a methodological study for technological assessment. The 20 evaluators, divided into two groups, 10 nurses and 10 information technology professionals, used the software, conducted tests based on two case studies, and evaluated six features and 23 sub-features of quality. The assessment was conducted by means of an online form. Data was analyzed through a specific formula and the items that obtained a concordance percentage over 70% were considered adequate. Results: the concordance percentages of the features in the groups of nurses and of information technology specialists were the following: functional adequacy (100%-98.9%), reliability (90%-100%), usability (93.2-85%), performance efficiency (100%-100%), compatibility (97.5-90%), and safety (94%-91%). In the assessment of the sub-features, only accessibility presented a percentage value below the desired one (70%-60%). Conclusion: the software has excellent technical quality to meet the needs of nurses in planning the care for the prevention of skin lesions of hospitalized newborns, brings important advances to neonatal care, contributes to the work process, expands knowledge, and promotes the professional’s clinical reasoning.

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An assessment tool for babies requiring nasal CPAP and high flow

Cited by 6 publications

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Skin injury prevention in an Irish neonatal unit: An action research study

Skin injury prevention in an Irish neonatal unit: An action research study

The correlation between the risk score and skin injuries in neonatal intensive care units

Assessment of the quality of a software application for the prevention of skin lesions in newborns*

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