Reduction of the incidence of pressure sores by an education program on nursing care.

Srisupan, Vijitr; Senaratana, Wilawan; Picheansatian, Wilawan; Chittreecheur, Jittaporn; Watanakool, Malinee; Chaisri, Pratin; Singhakumfu, Laddawan; Tribuddharat, Chanwit; Danchaivijitr, Somwang

Reduction of the incidence of pressure sores by an education program on nursing care.

Date

2005-12-21

Authors

Srisupan, Vijitr

Senaratana, Wilawan

Picheansatian, Wilawan

Chittreecheur, Jittaporn

Watanakool, Malinee

Chaisri, Pratin

Singhakumfu, Laddawan

Tribuddharat, Chanwit

Danchaivijitr, Somwang

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To determine whether an education and campaign program would reduce the incidence of pressure sores. MATERIAL AND METHOD: The study was performed in a 1,400-bed teaching hospital in Thailand with a total number of 697patients from 47 wards for a point prevalence study; 1,201 and 1,268 patients from 12 wards to determine whether reduction of pressure sore occurrence would be obtained by an education program. RESULTS: The point prevalence of pressure sores was 10.8%. The significant risk factors were age older than 60 years, fecal incontinence, and history of diarrhea. The occurrence of pressure sores was significantly reduced after the educational program from 9.91% to 5. 76%. The education on patient care aiming at reduction of the occurrence of pressure sores could be adopted nation-wide in order to reduce the morbidity, mortality and expenses. CONCLUSION: The education program was effective in reducing the incidence of pressure sores.

Description

Chotmaihet Thangphaet.

Citation

Srisupan V, Senaratana W, Picheansatian W, Chittreecheur J, Watanakool M, Chaisri P, Singhakumfu L, Tribuddharat C, Danchaivijitr S. Reduction of the incidence of pressure sores by an education program on nursing care. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2005 Dec; 88 Suppl 10(): S166-70