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Frequency of Minor Shifts in Body Position and Pressure Injury Development: A Comparative Descriptive Study J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-04 Elçin Efteli
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of minor shifts in body position on the development of pressure injuries. DESIGN: A prospective, comparative, descriptive study. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The sample comprised 78 bedridden patients aged 18 years or older, free of pressure injuries, and hospitalized in the Neurology and Internal Medicine clinics and intensive care units
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View From Here: Workplace Bullying and WOC Nursing: Lessons Learned J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Janice M. Beitz
Video Abstract Video 1 View From Here: Workplace Bullying and WOC Nursing: Lessons Learned PlayPlay00:00PlaySeek backwardsSeek forward00:00 / 00:00MuteFullscreen Video 1. Dealing with workplace bullying: experiences and lessons from nursing.
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Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries in Adults With Prone Positioning Using Manual Method Versus Specialty Bed: A Retrospective Comparison Cohort Study J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Jacqueline M. DeMellow, Harbir Dhillon, Mouchumi Bhattacharyya, Daniel Pacitto, Teri M. Kozik
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs) in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and placed in a prone position manually or using a specialty bed designed to facilitate prone positioning. A secondary aim was to compare mortality rates between these groups. DESIGN: Retrospective review of electronic medical records
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Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Applied on Various Wound Types: An Interventional Case Series J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Neha Amin, Bounthavy Homsombath, John Rumbaugh, Beretta Craft-Coffman, Shawn P. Fagan, Tayseer Chowdhry, Joan Wilson, Rey Paglinawan, Karin Lussi, Zaheed Hassan
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a single-use negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) system achieves individualized goals of therapy when used to treat patients with a variety of wound types. DESIGN: Multiple case series. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The same comprised 25 participants; their mean age was 51.2 years (SD: 18.2; range: 19-79 years); 14 were male (56%) and 11 were
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Incidence and Predictive Model of Medical Adhesive–Related Skin Injury in Cancer Patients Managed With Central Venous Access Devices: A Retrospective Study J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Jieqiong Li, Nan Hao, Juan Han, Mi Zhang, Xiaomei Li
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of medical adhesive–related skin injury (MARSI) at the site of central venous access device (CVAD) implantation in patients with cancer, identify risk factors associated with MARSI in patients with cancer, and create a nomogram for predicting risk of MARSI. DESIGN: Retrospective, single-center study. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The sample
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Predictors of Hospital Readmission in Patients Undergoing Creation of an Intestinal Ostomy J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Jill Cox, Rachele Isip, Mary Reid, Devin Hulme, Andrew Marra
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify predictors of 30- and 60-day hospital readmission in patients undergoing ileostomy or colostomy creation. DESIGN: A retrospective, cohort study. SAMPLE AND SETTING: The study sample comprised 258 patients who underwent ileostomy or colostomy creation from 2018 to 2021 in a suburban teaching hospital in the northeastern United States. The mean age
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Ostomy-Related Quality of Life in Puerto Ricans Living With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Juan J. Lojo, Ricardo de la Villa, Mayte M. Vega-Torres, Esther A. Torres
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine ostomy-related quality of life (QOL) in Hispanic Puerto Ricans living with an enteral stoma and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). We analyzed possible associations between QOL and sex, diagnosis, and type and duration of stoma. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SUBJECTS AND SETTINGS: The sample comprised 102 adults living with IBD and an ostomy; 60
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Supported Intervention Versus Intervention Alone for Management of Fecal Incontinence in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Multicenter Mixed-Methods Randomized Controlled Trial J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Lesley Dibley*, Ailsa Hart, Julie Duncan*, Charles H. Knowles, Sally Kerry, Doris Lanz*, Vladislav Berdunov*, Vichithranie W. Madurasinghe*, Tiffany Wade, Helen Terry, Azmina Verjee, Mandy Fader, Christine Norton
PURPOSE: The aims of this study were to test a noninvasive self-management intervention supported by specialist nurses versus intervention alone in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) experiencing fecal incontinence and to conduct a qualitative evaluation of the trial. DESIGN: Multicenter, parallel-group, open-label, mixed-methods randomized controlled trial (RCT). SUBJECTS AND SETTING:
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Treatment of a Snakebite Injury With Secondary Bacterial Infection: A Case Study J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-05-01 Jacqueline de Almeida Gonçalves Sachett, Samara Sousa Carvalho Vieira, Frandison Gean Souza Soares, João Arthur Alcântara, Hanna Beatriz de Souza Carvalho, Eliana Marques Gomes da Silva, Iran Mendonça da Silva, Wuelton Marcelo Monteiro
BACKGROUND: Pit viper snakebites are challenging as they often cause tissue injury and secondary bacterial infection that may impair full recovery of the affected limb. We describe the evolution of a snakebite injury with secondary infection and the use of specialized dressings to achieve tissue repair and complete closure of the wound. CASE: Ms E., a 45-year-old woman, was bitten by a pit viper
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Assessment and Identification of Skin Disorders in Skin of Color: An Integrative Review J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Kathleen F. Francis
Skin assessment in patients with dark skin tones (DST) continues to be a challenge for many healthcare providers (HCP) because the visual cues are not always readily identified. For example, identification of early signs of pressure injury when subtle skin color changes are missed has the potential to cause harm and contribute to healthcare disparities. Appropriate wound management can begin only when
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The Effect of Prophylactic Silicone Dressings on the Incidence of Pressure Injuries on Patients in the Acute Care Setting: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Claire Sugrue, Pinar Avsar, Zena Moore, Declan Patton, Tom O'Connor, Linda Nugent, Aglecia Budri
PURPOSE: To explore the effect of silicone dressings on the prevention of pressure injuries in patients cared for in the acute care setting. Three main comparisons were explored: silicone dressing versus no dressing, all anatomical areas; silicone dressing versus no dressing on the sacrum; and silicone dressing versus no dressing on the heels. METHODS: Using a systematic review methodology, published
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Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Ostomy Skin Tool to the Brazilian Portuguese J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Maristela Lopes Gonçalves Nunes, Lina Martins, Vera Lucia Conceição de Gouveia Santos
PURPOSE: To adapt the Ostomy Skin Tool (discoloration, erosion, and tissue overgrowth) to the Brazilian culture and to analyze psychometric properties of the adapted version. DESIGN: Psychometric (methodologic) evaluation of the instrument. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: Three ostomy/enterostomal therapy nurses evaluated the extent and severity of peristomal skin conditions in a sample of 109 adults 18 years
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Improving the Hope and Happiness of Patients With an Ostomy: Effects of Group Cognitive Therapy J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Zakieh Farmitani, Jamileh Farokhzadian, Mansooreh Azizzadeh Forouzi, Tahereh Ramezani, Batool Ebrahimnejad Zarandi
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of group cognitive therapy (GCT) on hope and happiness in patients with ostomy. DESIGN: A single-group before-after study. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The sample comprised 30 patients living with an ostomy for at least 30 days. Their mean age was 64.5 (SD 10.5) years; most were male (66.7%, n = 20). METHODS: The study setting was a
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Effectiveness of an External Urinary Device for Female Anatomy and Trends in Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Terrie Beeson, Joyce Pittman, Carmen R. Davis
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of an external female urinary management system (external urinary device for female anatomy [EUDFA]) in critically ill women unable to self-toilet and to identify rates of indwelling catheter use, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs), urinary incontinence (UI), and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) before and
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Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Patients Following Low Anterior Resection: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Young Man Kim, Eui Geum Oh
PURPOSE: The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the effects of pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) on bowel function and health-related quality of life among patients who have undergone low anterior resection. METHODS: A systematic review and meta-analysis of pooled findings was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. SEARCH STRATEGY: A literature search was completed using PubMed
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The Influence of Absorbent Products on Skin Integrity: A Scoping Review J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Carly Lindsay, Lauren Wolfe, Charline Ductan, Kimberly LeBlanc
Export PURPOSE: Absorbent products are commonly used to absorb urine and fecal matter and to mitigate potential skin complications such as incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD). Evidence concerning the effect these products have on skin integrity is limited. This scoping review aimed to explore the evidence/literature on the effect of absorbent containment products on skin integrity. METHOD: A
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Incidence and Characteristics of Suspected Deep Tissue Pressure Injuries on the Foot and Ankle: A Retrospective Study J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 James Canfor, Lucia Michailidis, Cylie Williams
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to measure the incidence of suspected deep tissue pressure injuries (DTPIs) in patients admitted to the hospital, describe their location, identify the related hospital length of stay, and explore any associations between intrinsic or extrinsic factors relevant to DTPI development. DESIGN: Retrospective review/audit of clinical data. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: We
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Technological Solutions for Urinary Continence Care Delivery for Older Adults: A Scoping Review J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Muyibat Omotunde, Adrian Wagg
PURPOSE: The aim of this scoping review was to examine available evidence regarding use of technology-based continence care delivery for older adults and to identify gaps in knowledge. METHODS: Scoping review. SEARCH STRATEGY: With the help of a medical librarian, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, ProQuest, PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and websites were searched. Search terms included
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Two Novel, Nonoperative Methods of Stoma Prolapse in Newborns: 3 Case Reports J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-03-01 Jialiang Zhou, Rong Huang, Ying Zhang, Wuping Ge, Yuanlong Fang, Xiaochun Zhu
BACKGROUND: Prolapse is a common complication following enterostomy; the defect and consequences of a prolapse significantly affect health-related quality of life. Creative techniques must be employed to manage the prolapse. CASES: This article describes management of 3 neonates with stoma prolapse. CONCLUSION: Management of stoma prolapse should be individualized, employing successful nonoperative
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Effectiveness of a Smart Urinary Continence Care Assessment System for Nursing Home Residents: A Quasi-Experimental, Sequential Quantitative-Qualitative Methods Trial J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Saima N. Rajabali, Kathleen F. Hunter, Prosper Asaana, Megan L. McCreary, Sahar Nazari, Adrian S. Wagg
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of use of an electronic urinary continence assessment system versus usual care on construction of care plans, resource use, and continence care for nursing home (NH) residents. DESIGN: Convergent mixed-methods study comprising a prospective, parallel arm–controlled phase, and concurrent qualitative component. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The
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Urinary Incontinence in Turkish Women: A Qualitative Study on Daily Life and Sexual Health J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Sema Dereli Yilmaz, Yasemin Erkal Aksoy
PURPOSE: The study was performed to determine how urinary incontinence (UI) affects women's daily lives and sexual health and how UI is perceived. DESIGN: Qualitative descriptive phenomenological design was used. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The study was conducted in a family health center in Konya, Turkey, with official permission of the ministry of health. Study participants comprised 101 women with
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Effect of a Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI) Risk Score on HAPI Rates in Patients With Vascular Diseases J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Tonya Moyse, Jacqueline Bates, James F. Bena, Shannon L. Morrison, Nancy M. Albert
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to assess whether a validated hospital-acquired pressure injury (HAPI) risk scale and best practice interventions were associated with lower HAPI rates compared with previous care. We also sought to identify a cut score of HAPI risk when using the instrument. DESIGN: Nonequivalent 2-group pre- and postintervention comparative study. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The
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Prospective, Case-Control Study Evaluating Effects of No-Sting Liquid Barrier Film on Skin Condition and Maturation of Stratum Corneum in Premature Neonates J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Vita Boyar, Tuisha Desai
PURPOSE: To assess effects of a no-sting liquid barrier film (NSLBF) on the skin condition and maturation of the stratum corneum in premature neonates. DESIGN: This was a prospective, case-control study with each subject serving as their own control. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The sample comprised 33 neonates, between 23 and 32 weeks of gestational age (GA). Participants received care in a level 4 neonatal
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Emergence of Unusual Microorganisms in Microflora of Pilonidal Sinuses: A Multiple Case Series J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Tuhina Banerjee, Aradhana Singh, Anurag, Sourav Pal, Somprakas Basu
PURPOSE: Recent reports have noted an emergence of unusual organisms in microflora of pilonidal sinus (PNS); this study was undertaken to identify the primary microbial flora associated with infected primary PNS over a period of 1 year. DESIGN: A prospective multiple case series. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: A case series of 20 patients with primary PNS in a tertiary care center in Varanasi, India, was
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A Cost-Effectiveness Model to Determine Ostomy-Related Costs of Care and Health Outcomes Among People With an Ostomy in Canada Using a Ceramide-Infused Skin Barrier J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Kimberly LeBlanc, Stephanie Furtado, Deborah Mings, Melanie Martin, Michele Evans, Deanna Eaves, George Skountrianos
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine whether a difference exists in the financial impact of the use of a 2-piece ceramide-infused skin barrier (CIB) versus standard of care barrier (SOC) in Ontario and Alberta using a cost-effectiveness model over a 1-year period for people with a fecal or urinary ostomy. DESIGN: A cost-effectiveness model adapted from a previously published work. SUBJECTS
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Sleep Problems in Individuals With Intestinal Stomas and Determining the Quality of Sleep: A Multicenter Study J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Sevcan Avci Işik, Berrak Balanuye, Elif Budak Ertürk, Azize Karahan, Çiğdem Üstündağ, Ziyafet Uğurlu, Aysel Ören Hin, Durucan Aydin, Zehra Göçmen Baykara, Hülya Acarlar, Emine Akar, Yasemin Köş ker, Mehmet Ali Koç
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine sleep problems and the sleep quality of individuals with intestinal stomas. DESIGN: Descriptive quantitative design was used. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The research was carried out from September 2018 to September 2019 at 3 university hospitals with stoma units located in Ankara, Turkey. The study sample comprised 222 individuals with intestinal ostomies
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Efficacy of Behavioral Interventions for Urinary Incontinence Among Women Residing in Nursing Homes: A Systematic Review J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Lindsay M. Allen, Chelsea Nalley, Alison R. Devries, Steve R. Fisher
PURPOSE: The purpose of this systematic review was to summarize recent evidence on the efficacy of behavioral interventions for the management of urinary incontinence (UI) among women in nursing homes. METHODS: Systematic review of the literature. For this review, behavioral interventions were defined as those that included some form of physical exercise or behavior modification such as scheduled
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The Impact of Diabetic Foot Ulcer on Individuals' Lives and Daily Routine: A Qualitative Study Informed by Social Constructivism and Symbolic Interactionism Frameworks J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Idevania G. Costa, Pilar Camargo-Plazas
Export PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) on individuals' lives and daily routines. DESIGN: Qualitative design informed by social constructivism and symbolic interactionism frameworks. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The sample comprised 30 individuals attending a wound care clinic in Southeast Ontario, Canada. Most participants (n = 17) were between
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Caring for Atypical Wounds in Patients With Severe Obesity: A Case Series J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2023-01-01 Matthew Ciabattoni, Amanda C. Ward, Ave Maria Preston
Video Abstract Video 1 Caring for atypical wounds in patients with severe obesity: A case series. BACKGROUND: The prevalence of obesity has grown over the past several decades. It exerts a negative effect on multiple body systems, including the integumentary system, and it increases the risk for development of chronic diseases. Caring for hospitalized patients with severe obesity presents unique challenges
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Prevalence of Friction Skin Injury on the Buttocks and/or Posterior Thighs in an Acute Care Setting: A Quality Improvement Project J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Christine Thies Berke
Video Abstract Video 1 Prevalence of friction skin injury on the buttocks and/or posterior thighs in an acute care setting: a quality improvement project. Video 1. Evaluating friction skin injury to improve quality of care given to people in acute settings. PURPOSE: The prevalence of friction skin injury (FcI) in an acute care hospital was evaluated as part of a quality improvement initiative. PA
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It Has Become a Part of Me: Living With Low Anterior Resection Syndrome After Ostomy Reversal: A Phenomenological Study J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Catherine Buergi
Video Abstract Video 1 It has become a part of me: Living with low anterior resection syndrome after ostomy reversal: A phenomenological study. Video 1. Long-term experiences of people with low anterior resection syndrome after ostomy reversal. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore challenges of individuals living with low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) 1 year or more after ostomy
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Peristomal Necrosis Following Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy: A Case Report J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Charlotte S. van Kessel, Colleen Mendes, Christopher J. Young
BACKGROUND: Peristomal necrosis is a rare but challenging condition requiring multidisciplinary management involving surgical debridement and intensive WOC nurse management. CASE: Mr T was a 56-year-old man who underwent cytoreductive surgery with intraperitoneal chemotherapy for a high-grade appendiceal neoplasm. As part of the procedure, an Abcarian stoma (end-ileostomy with a distal lumen from
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Risk Factors Associated With Pressure Injuries in Surgical Patients: A Retrospective Case-Control Study J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Jung Yoon Kim, Hyun Hee Lee
Export Video Abstract Video 1 Risk factors associated with pressure injuries in surgical patients: a retrospective case-control study. Video 1. Identifying risk factors for surgery-related pressure injury. PURPOSE: This study aimed to identify predictive risk factors for pressure injury (PI) occurring during surgery. DESIGN: Retrospective case-control study. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: Data on records
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Reducing Mask-Related Pressure Injuries in Pediatric Patients During Noninvasive Ventilation by Targeting Patient Mask Leak: A Quality Improvement Initiative J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Denise L. Lauderbaugh, Toni L. Popien, Daniel J. Lesser, Rakesh Bhattacharjee, Cheryl Pfrommer Puleo
Video Abstract Video 1 Reducing mask-related pressure injuries in pediatric patients during ventilation by targeting patient mask leak: A quality improvement initiative. Video 1. Preventing pediatric mas-related injuries by targeting patient mask leak. PURPOSE: To compare outcomes following implementation of patient mask leak range of 25 to 55 liters per minute (lpm) to guide strap tension of sleep
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Characteristics, Hospital Length of Stay, and Readmissions Among Individuals Undergoing Abdominal Ostomy Surgery: Review of a Large US Healthcare Database J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Laura L. Schott, Deanna Eaves, Gary Inglese, Meenal Sinha
Export Video Abstract Video 1 Characteristics, hospital length of stay, and readmissions among individuals undergoing abdominal ostomy surgery: Review of a large U.S. healthcare database. Video 1. Characteristics and hospital course of patients undergoing ostomy surgery. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine patient characteristics, length of stay (LOS), hospital revisits, and complications
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Urinary Incontinence Awareness and Attitude Scale (URINAS): A Reliability and Validity Study J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 İlknur Aydın Avci, Özge Öz Yıldırım, Dilek Çelik Eren
PURPOSE: This purpose of this study was to develop an instrument, the Urinary Incontinence Awareness and Attitude Scale (URINAS), to measure incontinence awareness and attitude, and to evaluate its reliability and validity. DESIGN: Instrument development and psychometric evaluation. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The URINAS was validated in a group of individuals cared for at a family health center in Samsun
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Preventive Nail Care Among Diabetic Patients: A Quality Improvement Initiative J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 ZaKeia Williams O'Braint, Catherine R. Stepter, Brandi Lambert
PURPOSE: The purpose of this quality improvement initiative was to increase adherence to follow-up appointments in patients with diabetes mellitus for prevention of diabetic foot ulcers. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: The sample comprised 33 adults with diabetes mellitus being cared for at an outpatient wound care clinic affiliated with a large metropolitan hospital in the state of Mississippi, located
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Equitable Healthcare for Indigenous Peoples: Development of the “Sharing Circle” Web Site to Provide a Culturally Safe Method to Communicate Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Information and Resources J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Catherine Harley, Troy Curtis
Video Abstract Video 1 Equitable healthcare for Indigenous peoples: Development of the “Sharing Circle” Web site to provide a culturally safe method to communicate wound, ostomy, and continence information and resources. Video 1. The “Sharing Circle”: A step toward equitable healthcare for Indigenous people in Canada.
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Peristomal Skin Itch: An Integrative Review J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-11-01 Tirza Blom, Thomas Rustemeyer
Survey data from the United Stated, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands indicate peristomal itch is prevalant among ostomy patients. Pruritus has a significant negative impact on health-related quality of life, resulting in discomfort and interrupted sleep. In ostomy patients, peristomal skin scratching also may interfere with adherence of the ostomy pouching system. This article reviews the classification
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Incontinence Management and Pressure Injury Rates in US Acute Care Hospitals: Analysis of Data From the 2018-2019 International Pressure Injury Prevalence™ (IPUP) Survey J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Kimberly Koloms, Jill Cox, Catherine A. VanGilder, Laura E. Edsberg
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify and describe the prevalence of incontinence (urinary and/or fecal) and incontinence management practices among patients in US adult acute care settings, with and without hospital-acquired pressure injuries (HAPIs), using the data from the 2018/2019 International Pressure Ulcer Prevalence™ (IPUP) survey. DESIGN: Observational, cohort study with cross-sectional
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Pressure Injury Prevention and Management: A Gap Analysis Using Key Stakeholder Engagement J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Joyce Pittman, Jo Ann Otts, Bettina Riley, Madhuri S. Mulekar
Export PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine pressure injury prevention and management (PIPM) practices in an academic acute care setting. Specific aims were to (1) develop and examine key stakeholder engagement regarding PIPM practices, (2) develop a valid/reliable gap analysis instrument, and (3) conduct a gap analysis of current PIPM practices. DESIGN: Mixed-methods convergent design
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Interactive Evidence-Based Pressure Injury Education Program for Hospice Nursing: A Quality Improvement Approach J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Jacinta M. Seton, Holly M. Hovan, Kath M. Bogie, Maudie M. Murray, Bridgette Wasil, Patricia G. Banks, Christopher J. Burant, Charman Miller, Marjorie Vogt
PURPOSE: The purpose of this quality improvement (QI) project was to develop and implement an interactive, evidence-based pressure injury (PI) education program and evaluate the impact on frontline hospice nursing staff knowledge and practice. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: The QI setting was a 12-bed inpatient hospice unit in a tertiary care Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Nineteen
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A Cross-Sectional Survey Reporting on the Value of Patient-Centered Ostomy Programs: A Smooth Transition After Ostomy Surgery J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Laurie McNichol, Anna Markiewicz, Jimena Goldstine, Thom R. Nichols
PURPOSE: The purpose of the study was to evaluate a postsurgical ostomy patient support program in regard to postsurgical experience, education, skin care, pouching system and accessory use, insurance issues, supplier assistance, hospital readmission status, and the benefit of multiple interactions. DESIGN: Cross-sectional design. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: Potential respondents were randomly selected
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Perceptions and Experiences of Privacy Among Persons With an Ostomy Receiving Treatment and Care: A Mixed-Methods Study J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Elif Akyüz, Firdevs Erdemir, Ziyafet Uğurlu, Çiğdem Üstündağ
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to determine ostomy patients' experiences and opinions on protection of privacy during treatment and care. DESIGN: Mixed-methods, descriptive correlational study. SAMPLE AND SETTING: The study sample comprised 80 patients with an ostomy receiving treatment and care in a university hospital in Turkey. METHODS: Data were collected using a form developed by the researchers
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United Ostomy Associations of America's Ostomy and Continent Diversion Patient Bill of Rights: An Examination of Best-in-Practice Care for Ostomy Patients J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Jeanine Gleba, Leslie Riggle Miller, B. Mitchell Peck, Joanna Burgess-Stocks
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine best practices through utilization of United Ostomy Associations of America's (UOAA's) Ostomy and Continent Diversion Patient Bill of Rights (PBOR) from the perspective of patients and clinicians. DESIGN: Cross-sectional, comparative design. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The sample comprised 412 patients with ostomies (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy) and
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Patient Support Program and Healthcare Resource Utilization in Patients Using Clean Intermittent Catheterization for Bladder Management J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Shaquib Al Hasan, Levi Neal-Herman, Holly S. Norman, Julie Z. Zhao, Angeline Carlson
PURPOSE: The primary purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a patient-centered, chronic care self-management support program of clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) on emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations within the first 30 days of starting CIC. Secondary research objectives were to compare reuse of catheters, adherence to healthcare provider–instructed frequency
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Patients' Perceptions of Reasons Contributing to Delay in Seeking Help at the Onset of a Diabetic Foot Ulcer: A Grounded Theory Study J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Idevania G. Costa, Deborah Tregunno, Pilar Camargo-Plazas
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore patients' perception of reasons contributing to delay in seeking help and referral to a wound care specialist at the onset of a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). DESIGN: Constructivist grounded theory study. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The sample comprised 30 individuals with active DFU attending a wound care clinic in southeastern Ontario, Canada. METHODS:
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Treatment of Pediatric Pyoderma Gangrenosum With Modified Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and Intralesional Corticosteroids: A Case Report J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Catherine S. Barker, Gabriella Santa Lucia, Glenda Brunette, Lara Wine Lee
BACKGROUND: Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare ulcerative skin disease; its etiology is unknown, though it is often associated with autoimmune diseases. Pyoderma gangrenosum results in significant morbidity and exquisite pain that affects health-related quality of life. Wound healing is delayed, and patients often experience relapse. Pyoderma gangrenosum is susceptible to pathergy and deterioration
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Adjustment to an Ostomy: An Integrative Literature Review J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Julia Kittscha, Greg Fairbrother, Vida Bliokas, Val Wilson
Export This integrative literature review summarizes recent literature relating to patient adjustment to stoma. The search strategy included 5 databases (CINAHL Plus, PsychINFO, Web of Science, Scopus, and MEDLINE); 65 articles meeting criteria were retrieved. Eleven were removed as duplicates, and a further 29 were removed when read in full, yielding 25 elements. Three were randomized controlled trials;
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Topical Wound Therapy Products With Ionic Silver: A Technologic Analysis J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Carolyn Crumley
Export PURPOSE: The purpose of this technologic analysis was to review use of ionic silver as a component of topical wound therapy products. APPROACH: Published literature from a variety of fields related to ionic silver and its use in topical wound therapy products was reviewed and a summary of common commercially available wound care products containing ionic silver was generated, along with general
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An Evaluation of Barriers and Facilitators for a Pressure Injury Prevention Link Nurse Role: A Mixed-Methods Study in New Zealand J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Chris Moir, Peta Taylor, Philippa Seaton, Helen Snell
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify barriers and facilitators for nurses in a pressure injury prevention (PIP) link nurse role. DESIGN: Mixed-methods study that used nominal group technique with focus groups, followed by online surveys. SAMPLE AND SETTING: The PIP link nurse project recruited 52 RNs; 32 completed the PIP educational program and participated in data collection. The
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Use of a Sacral Foam Dressing to Prevent Pressure Injury in At-Risk Subacute Hospitalized Older Adults: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Josephine Lovegrove, Paul Fulbrook, Sandra J. Miles
PURPOSE: The purpose of this pilot study was to inform a future trial aimed at comparing the effectiveness of a prophylactic sacral dressing plus standard care to standard care only to reduce sacral pressure injuries (PIs) in at-risk older adults admitted to a subacute hospital setting. DESIGN: A pilot study with a pragmatic, open-label, randomized controlled trial design. SAMPLE AND SETTING: One
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Compression for Lower Extremity Venous Disease and Lymphedema (CLEVDAL): Update of the VLU Algorithm J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Catherine R. Ratliff, Stephanie Yates, Laurie McNichol, Mikel Gray
The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses (WOCN) Society charged a task force with updating the venous leg ulcer (VLU) algorithm to include the addition of lymphedema with the new title of “Compression for Lower Extremity Venous Disease and Lymphedema (CLEVDAL).” As part of the process, the task force was charged to develop consensus-based statements to serve as clinical guidance related to CLEVDAL.
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Empowering New Ostomy Patients Through a Novel Inpatient Group Education Class: A Quality Improvement Project J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Irene Kato, Lee Anne Siegmund
PURPOSE: A quality improvement project was undertaken that evaluated the results of a group inpatient ostomy education class designed to reinforce information provided by the WOC nurse. A secondary goal was to provide emotional support during the immediate postoperative period following ostomy surgery. PARTICIPANTS AND SETTING: Participants were inpatients undergoing fecal ostomies (ileostomies,
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Efficacy of a Social Interaction Intervention in Early Postoperative Period to Improve Coping in Persons With an Ostomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Begoña Martín-Muñoz, Ana C. Montesinos-Gálvez, Antonia Yolanda Crespillo-Díaz, Francisco Jódar-Sánchez
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to analyze the efficacy of a social interaction intervention delivered during the early postoperative time period on the coping process in persons with a new ostomy. DESIGN: Randomized controlled trial. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The sample comprised 52 persons who underwent surgical management of colorectal including a fecal ostomy; 27 were randomly allocated to
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Long-term Suprapubic Catheter–Related Care Requirements When Living at Home: Development of a Best Practice Guide J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Alyson Sweeney
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to develop a best practice guideline specific to the health care needs of adults living at home with a long-term suprapubic catheter (SPC). DESIGN: Guided by the theory of social constructionism, a mixed-methods, 2-phased study design enabled an integration of experiences and consensus from 2 groups of experts. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The first group of experts
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Larval Therapy for Treatment of Chronic Wounds Colonized by Multi-resistant Pathogens in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Study J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Gemma Pérez-Acevedo, Alejandro Bosch-Alcaraz, Joan Enric Torra-Bou
BACKGROUND: Chronic wounds are susceptible to colonization with gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria that may be resistant to antimicrobial dressings and systemic antibiotics. In January 2004, the US Food and Drugs Administration approved use of medicinal larvae for use in humans and animals for resistant organisms. Despite use in adults, there is a paucity of evidence evaluating its efficacy
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Efficacy of a Self-managed Cooling Intervention for Pain and Physical Activity in Individuals With Recently Healed Chronic Venous Leg and Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Randomized Controlled Trial J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-07-01 Teresa J. Kelechi, Martina Mueller, Mohan Madisetti, Margaret Prentice
PURPOSE: This aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy of a self-managed cooling intervention in individuals with recently healed venous leg ulcers (VLUs) and diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) on pain reduction and physical activity improvement. DESIGN: A 6-month longitudinal randomized controlled trial. SUBJECTS AND SETTING: The sample comprised 140 individuals with previously healed VLU
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Scientific and Clinical Abstracts From WOCNext® 2022: Fort Worth, Texas ♦ June 5-8, 2022. J. Wound Ostomy Cont. Nurs. (IF 2.6) Pub Date : 2022-06-01
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