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International prevalence measurement of care problems: results.
- Source :
- Journal of Advanced Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.); Sep2013, Vol. 69 Issue 9, pe5-e17, 13p, 23 Charts, 8 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Aim This report describes the results from the last international prevalence measurement of care problems in the Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland, including the course of the prevalence rates during the past 4 years. Background Basic care problems such as pressure ulcers, malnutrition and falls occur frequently in healthcare organizations. Measuring these care problems provides insight into their occurrence, and, while a measurement is included of the prevention, treatment and structural quality indicators, this gives institutions the possibility of improving their care regarding these care problems. Design An annual cross-sectional multicentre study. Method The prevalence measurement of care problems is conducted annually on one specific day in different healthcare settings, among which are hospitals and care homes. Data are collected by means of a comprehensive, standardized questionnaire that comprises three levels: institutional, ward/department and patient level. Results Besides general characteristics of patients, results are presented for prevalence rates, prevention, treatment and quality indicators regarding each care problem for each country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- BEDSORES prevention
BEDSORES treatment
PREVENTION of malnutrition
MALNUTRITION
PRESSURE ulcers
BOWEL & bladder training
CLINICAL medicine
COMPARATIVE studies
CRITICAL care medicine
DIET therapy
ACCIDENTAL falls
HOSPITALS
LONG-term health care
EVALUATION of medical care
MEDICAL cooperation
NURSING care facilities
PATIENT safety
QUALITY assurance
QUESTIONNAIRES
RESEARCH
RESTRAINT of patients
RISK management in business
SKIN care
KEY performance indicators (Management)
SKIN inflammation
CROSS-sectional method
PREVENTION
THERAPEUTICS
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03092402
- Volume :
- 69
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Advanced Nursing (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 89703759
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.12189