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Foot Care Education Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus in China: A Cross-sectional Study
CONCLUSION: The foot care K&B scores of patients with diabetes were low to moderate levels, particularly on items that pertained to self-foot examination, prompt treatment of foot problems, and regular foot inspection by professionals. Individuals with high risk of developing foot complications did not score higher on the K&B questionnaire. These data suggest there is need for improvement in instruction and patient uptake and application of knowledge. We recommend further study on the effectiveness of the delivery of foot care education based on foot risk stratification, and the implications of foot ulcer prevention in c...
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Foot and Nail Care Source Type: research

Nocturia in Women With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-sectional, Correlation Study
PURPOSE: The first aim of this study was to compare nighttime voiding frequency (nocturia), serum hemoglobin A1c level, peripheral neuropathy score, and global sleep quality score in younger (>40 to 40 to (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Continence Care Source Type: research

Chronic Constipation in the Community: A National Survey of Australian Adults
CONCLUSIONS: Chronic constipation is prevalent among community-dwelling adults. Various factors associated with chronic constipation have been identified, and knowledge of these factors may help health care professionals recognize individuals who are at high risk of chronic constipation. (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Continence Care Source Type: research

Preoperative Stoma Site Marking Decreases Stoma and Peristomal Complications: A Meta-analysis
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Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: CE Tests Source Type: research

Preoperative Stoma Site Marking Decreases Stoma and Peristomal Complications: A Meta-analysis
PURPOSE: We systematically reviewed the literature in order to determine whether evidence indicated that preoperative stoma site marking reduces the occurrence of postoperative stoma and peristomal complications. DESIGN: Systematic review with meta-analysis of pooled findings. SUBJECTS/SETTING: We systematically reviewed 6 electronic databases including PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane Library for English language articles, along with the Airiti Library and Wanfang Data for Chinese articles for evidence related to the effects of stoma site marking on stoma and peristomal complications. We sought articles published...
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Ostomy Care Source Type: research

Stigma and Its Influence on Patients With Temporary Ostomy: A Cross-sectional Survey
CONCLUSIONS: The level of stigma in Chinese patients with temporary ostomies is moderate. Multivariate regression analysis identified family relationship, age, and self-efficacy as the main factors that influenced stigma in patients with temporary ostomy. (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Ostomy Care Source Type: research

Standardized Hospital Discharge Communication for Patients With Pressure Injury: A Quasi-experimental Trial
CONCLUSIONS: The new standardized wound care order sets at the time of discharge did increase adherence to time to implementation and documentation of executing wound care orders by home care nurses. Further research of standardized order sets is needed to determine the impact on improving patient outcomes. (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Wound Care Source Type: research

Avoidable and Unavoidable Pressure Injuries Among Residents Living in Nursing Homes: A Retrospective Study
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of unavoidable pressure injuries (UPIs) in residents of nursing homes (NHs) and characteristics associated with UPIs. DESIGN: A retrospective study. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: Residents 65 years or older residing in any of 105 NHs in the Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy between January and December 2013. METHODS: Database search comprised of a multidimensional assessment of NH residents. RESULTS: Data from 7950 residents were reviewed, 925 (11.6%) of whom had 1 or more documented pressure injuries (PIs). Among these, 221 (23.9%) residents met crite...
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Wound Care Source Type: research

Evaluation of a Modified Version of the Norton Scale for Use as a Pressure Injury Risk Assessment Instrument in Critical Care: A Quality Improvement Project
PURPOSE: No risk assessment scale exists in the United States specifically designed for use among patients with critical illness. The aim of this project was to modify the Norton Scale for Pressure Sore Risk to improve its predictive power when used in the critical care setting. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: The setting for this quality improvement project was a 1157-bed academic medical center in the Southeast United States. Data were collected from 114 clinicians; 111 were critical care nurses and 3 were certified wound care nurses. METHODS: Participants assessed the pressure injury risks of a video-simulated critica...
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Wound Care Source Type: research

Incidence of Pressure Injury in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Study findings indicate that more than 1 in 5 individuals with SCI will develop a PI. Individuals with SCI are at high risk of developing PI, especially in community settings or low- and middle-income developing countries. The findings highlight the importance of further investigation of risk factors and prevention and management strategies for PIs in individuals with SCI. (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Wound Care Source Type: research

Newly Appointed to the Editorial Board of JWOCN
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Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

Context for Practice: Pressure Injuries, Stoma Site Marking, Chronic Constipation, Nocturia, Foot Care Education
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Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - May 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

WOCN®-Accredited Professional Education Programs
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Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: WOCN Links Source Type: research

Friction Injury Versus Deep Tissue Injury: Level of Tissue Involvement: A Comparison of 2 Cases: Erratum
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Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Erratum Source Type: research

Applying Evidence-Based Knowledge to Clinical Practice: A View From Here
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Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - March 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: View From Here Source Type: research