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A Comparison of the Biomechanical Performance of 3 Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Foams
CONCLUSIONS: Study findings suggest that the test PVA foam does not mechanically interfere with NPWT and performs equivalently to currently used foams. These results suggest that the test PVA may be modified and incorporated into a vacuum-assisted NPWT device. In addition, the methods employed in these experiments provide a reproducible means to compare biomechanical compatibility of various NPWT foams, dressings, and subdrape devices. (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Wound Care Source Type: research

Utilizing a Comprehensive Wound Care Team to Lower Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries in an Academic Public Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort Study
CONCLUSION: Creation of a comprehensive wound care team within our academic public hospital system demonstrated a significant decline in device-related and pressure injury cases over the past 8 years. The wound care team focused on frequent assessment, education, and evidence-based treatment to lower these HAPI events. (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Wound Care Source Type: research

Physician Residents Shadowing a Certified WOC Nurse to Develop Interprofessional Competencies: A Quality Improvement Project
PURPOSE: The aim of this quality improvement (QI) project was to assess a shadowing experience with a certified WOC nurse (CWOCN) on 4 interprofessional collaborative practice domains: interprofessional communication, role awareness and responsibilities, teams and teamwork, and values and ethics for interprofessional practice. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: Forty-nine physician residents in Family and Internal Medicine participated in this project set at a health system in Chicago, Illinois. APPROACH: Residents spent 16 hours shadowing a CWOCN and completed the Interprofessional Education Collaborative Compete...
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Wound Care Source Type: research

Pressure Injuries in Critical Care Patients in US Hospitals: Results of the International Pressure Ulcer Prevalence Survey
CONCLUSIONS: Study findings support the gaps elucidated in previous critical care studies on PI development in this population. The 2 most persistent gaps currently challenging critical care practitioners are (1) accurate risk quantification in this population and (2) the potential for unavoidability in PI development among critically ill patients. (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Wound Care Source Type: research

Practice Alert: New: ICD-10: Codes for MASD
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Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Professional Practice Source Type: research

WOCN Society President's Message: The Best View
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Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: President's Message Source Type: research

Context for Practice: The Power of “Big Data”
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Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Editorial Source Type: research

WOCN®-Accredited Professional Education Programs
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Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: WOCN Links Source Type: research

Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC) Announce Their Latest Guidelines: “Debridement: Canadian Best Practice Recommendations for Nurses”
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Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: NSWOCC Feature Source Type: research

Moisture-Associated Skin Damage: A Historic Step Forward
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Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: View From Here Source Type: research

Getting Ready for Continence Certification: Assessing and Managing Stress Incontinence
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Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Getting Ready for Certification Source Type: research

Abdominal Soft Tissue Infection Caused by Mycobacterium wolinskyi After Cosmetic Surgery: A Case Report
CONCLUSION: Mycobacterium wolinskyi is an exceedingly rare bacterium not typically seen in the clinical setting and requires prolonged and aggressive treatment. It is painful and fast-growing, as evidenced by multiple abscess formations and tissue necrosis in this case. Daily assessments and wound management using a collaborative approach were important to promote optimal healing. (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Challenges in Practice Source Type: research

Management of Multiple Skeletal Tuberculosis Wounds Complicated With Multiple Deep Sinus Tracts: A Case Report
CONCLUSIONS: Wounds related to skeletal TB with multiple sinus tracts are difficult to manage and heal. We found our wound protocol that included timely debridement and use of VSD was effective for the management of these complex wounds. Specifically, our approach filled the dead space in the sinus tract, removed excessive drainage, promoted the growth of granulation tissue, and overall promoted tissue healing. (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Foot and Nail Care Source Type: research

Integrating Sensor Technology in Disposable Body-Worn Absorbent Products: A Qualitative Study to Define User Profile, (Technical) Criteria, Conditions, and Potential Benefits
CONCLUSION: Study findings identified the user profile, (technical) criteria, conditions, and potential benefits of the integration of sensor technology in disposable body-worn incontinence materials. Respondents reported problems with changing routines and skepticism about the sensor's accuracy. Based on findings from this study, we recommend involving representatives of all relevant stakeholders in the design of sensor technology to ensure users' needs and increase the use of sensor technology. Comprehensive education is recommended to inform nurses, residents, and their family members on the importance and benefits ...
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Continence Care Source Type: research

Evolving Evidence Supporting Use of Rectal Irrigation in the Management of Bowel Dysfunction: An Integrative Literature Review
This report summarizes the clinical, humanistic, and economic evidence supporting the use of RI in clinical practice, noting features (eg, practical considerations, patient education) that can improve patients' success with RI treatment. (Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing)
Source: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing - November 1, 2021 Category: Nursing Tags: Continence Care Source Type: research