The document summarizes an evidence based project presentation on negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) for diabetic foot ulcers (DFU). It includes objectives of the presentation, background information on evidence based nursing practice and DFUs. It also outlines the research question comparing NPWT to standard moist wound therapy for healing diabetic foot ulcers over 60 days. A literature review was conducted and findings from 5 systematic reviews showing NPWT increases healing rates for DFUs are summarized. National guidelines also support the use of NPWT for DFUs.
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Running Head : ARTICLE CRITIQUE
RESEARCH ARTICLE CRITIQUE 2
Quantitative Research Article Critique
Uka Anna
Grand Canyon University- NRS 433V
June 9, 2019
The Prevalence of Pressure Ulcer Using Foam or Pad dressing on Patients in Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility.
Background
The article by Padula (2017) indicates that hospital acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs) are prevalent, costly, and deadly to critically ill and acute patients. Their prevalence is 2.5 million patients annually and the cost 500-150000 USD per case. There are about 60,000 deaths yearly, causing a health burden. Risk and skin assessments have become imperative with foam dressing arising as a new method of preventing pressure injuries and mitigating the problem. through prophylactic dressings loading forces on tissues between the bony prominence and support surface is mitigated causing a quality improvement in injuries among patients who undergo cardiac surgery. In this study, the focus is on evaluating the efficacy of prophylactic foam in clinical trial situations through an observational approach with the purpose of establishing how effective and valuable it is in preventing HAPI rates.
On the other hand, in a quantitative study conducted by Frain (2008), it is indicated that extended care where numerous medical regimens are afforded, there is an enhancement of rehabilitation on the patients. Heel pressure which has prevalence rates of 19-32 percent resulting from hip fractures, diabetic neuropathy, structural deformities, and cerebrovascular accidents and implicated in the study. Heel ulcers are indicated to be common and critical, hence requiring care. Since there is no information on long-term care, this study provides a study on that.
How these two articles support the nurse practice issue that I choose in relation to PICOT Question And Ethical consideration Comment by Linnette Nolte: Please delete this as this is a narrative paper. Insert a short heading in APA format
The PICOT pays attention to the population of hospital patients and skill nursing facility patient. The research is focused on reducing pressure ulcer by protecting the bony area with pad dressing, the effects is very positive as we look in to the population involved. Comment by Linnette Nolte: What is your PICO question?
The study responded to the PICOT question by offering a positive relationship between pad dressing and reduction of pressure ulcer among patients. On the other hand, the article by Frain (2008) indicates research into what impact long-term care has on decreasing heel ulcers.
Method of Study:
The study by Padula (2017) was carried out through a retrospective observational cohort study in the US acute care academic medical centers while examining the effectiveness and value of prophylactic 5-layer sacral dressings to prevent HAPI rates in the acute context. There was the acquisition of all pressure injury rates between 2010 and 2015 with the clinical da.
Evidence based projectMSN, Walden UniversityNURS-6052CDr. BetseyCalderon89
Evidence based project
MSN, Walden University
NURS-6052C
Dr. Emily Keyes
10/01/2021
introduction
Most of the health care facilities have implemented Evidence Based Practices mostly in nursing
EBP involves the use of research evidence, clinical expertise as well as patient’s preferences
There is a confusion on the pros and cons of EBP in nursing
Thus, PICOT questions are based on the use of EBP in each day’s nursing project.
Picot question
With the mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU aged 40 years or older, does the use of oral chlorhexidine in comparison to no chlorhexidine aid in reducing the incidence of VAP in 5 weeks?
population
intervention
comparison
outcome
Time
mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU aged 40 years or older
use of oral chlorhexidine
use of no oral chlorhexidine
reducing the incidence of VAP
5 weeks
Databases used for the research
PubMed:
The database aids in ensuring easy search per topic by using the search terms in order to filter results and find certain peer reviewed articles
Google Scholar
Allows me to easily navigate as well as filter the results to fit in my research
Cochrane Library
The database offers a wide range of systematic reviews as well as peer reviewed articles
CINAHL
Provides access to associated health topics as well as nursing based literature using electronic books and journals.
Peer reviewed articles
Al-Rabeei, N., Al-jaradi, A., Al-Wesaby, S., & Alrubaiee, G. (2019). Nursing Practice for Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in ICUs at Public Hospitals in Sana’a, City-Yemen. Al-Razi University Journal of Medical Sciences, 3(2), 69–80.
Frota, M. L., Campanharo, C. R. V., Lopes, M. C. B. T., Piacezzi, L. H. V., Okuno, M. F. P., & Batista, R. E. A. (2019). Good practices for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in the emergency department. Revista Da Escola de Enfermagem Da USP, 53. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2018010803460
Jam, R., Mesquida, J., Hernández, S., Sandalinas, I., Turégano, C., Carrillo, E., Delgado-Hito, P. (2018). Nursing workload and compliance with non-pharmacological measures to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia: a multicentre study. Nursing in Critical Care, 23(6), 291–298. https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.12380
Kapucu, S., & ÖZden, G. (2017). Nursing Interventions to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in ICUs. Konuralp Tıp Dergisi. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.285554
Levels of evidence
The level of evidence for the article by Jam et al (2018) is level II since an observational study design was used.
The level of evidence for this article by Fronta et al., (2019) is level I since it a cross sectional study
The level of evidence for this article by Al-Rabeei, et al., (2019) is level III since it is a descriptive, cross sectional study
The level of evidence for this article by Boltey, et al., (2017) is level IV since it is a systematic review.
Strengths of systematic reviews
Systematic reviews aids ...
Running Head ARTICLE CRITIQUERESEARCH ARTICLE CRITIQUE2.docxtoddr4
Running Head : ARTICLE CRITIQUE
RESEARCH ARTICLE CRITIQUE 2
Quantitative Research Article Critique
Uka Anna
Grand Canyon University- NRS 433V
June 9, 2019
The Prevalence of Pressure Ulcer Using Foam or Pad dressing on Patients in Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility.
Background
The article by Padula (2017) indicates that hospital acquired Pressure Injuries (HAPIs) are prevalent, costly, and deadly to critically ill and acute patients. Their prevalence is 2.5 million patients annually and the cost 500-150000 USD per case. There are about 60,000 deaths yearly, causing a health burden. Risk and skin assessments have become imperative with foam dressing arising as a new method of preventing pressure injuries and mitigating the problem. through prophylactic dressings loading forces on tissues between the bony prominence and support surface is mitigated causing a quality improvement in injuries among patients who undergo cardiac surgery. In this study, the focus is on evaluating the efficacy of prophylactic foam in clinical trial situations through an observational approach with the purpose of establishing how effective and valuable it is in preventing HAPI rates.
On the other hand, in a quantitative study conducted by Frain (2008), it is indicated that extended care where numerous medical regimens are afforded, there is an enhancement of rehabilitation on the patients. Heel pressure which has prevalence rates of 19-32 percent resulting from hip fractures, diabetic neuropathy, structural deformities, and cerebrovascular accidents and implicated in the study. Heel ulcers are indicated to be common and critical, hence requiring care. Since there is no information on long-term care, this study provides a study on that.
How these two articles support the nurse practice issue that I choose in relation to PICOT Question And Ethical consideration Comment by Linnette Nolte: Please delete this as this is a narrative paper. Insert a short heading in APA format
The PICOT pays attention to the population of hospital patients and skill nursing facility patient. The research is focused on reducing pressure ulcer by protecting the bony area with pad dressing, the effects is very positive as we look in to the population involved. Comment by Linnette Nolte: What is your PICO question?
The study responded to the PICOT question by offering a positive relationship between pad dressing and reduction of pressure ulcer among patients. On the other hand, the article by Frain (2008) indicates research into what impact long-term care has on decreasing heel ulcers.
Method of Study:
The study by Padula (2017) was carried out through a retrospective observational cohort study in the US acute care academic medical centers while examining the effectiveness and value of prophylactic 5-layer sacral dressings to prevent HAPI rates in the acute context. There was the acquisition of all pressure injury rates between 2010 and 2015 with the clinical da.
Evidence based projectMSN, Walden UniversityNURS-6052CDr. BetseyCalderon89
Evidence based project
MSN, Walden University
NURS-6052C
Dr. Emily Keyes
10/01/2021
introduction
Most of the health care facilities have implemented Evidence Based Practices mostly in nursing
EBP involves the use of research evidence, clinical expertise as well as patient’s preferences
There is a confusion on the pros and cons of EBP in nursing
Thus, PICOT questions are based on the use of EBP in each day’s nursing project.
Picot question
With the mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU aged 40 years or older, does the use of oral chlorhexidine in comparison to no chlorhexidine aid in reducing the incidence of VAP in 5 weeks?
population
intervention
comparison
outcome
Time
mechanically ventilated patients in the ICU aged 40 years or older
use of oral chlorhexidine
use of no oral chlorhexidine
reducing the incidence of VAP
5 weeks
Databases used for the research
PubMed:
The database aids in ensuring easy search per topic by using the search terms in order to filter results and find certain peer reviewed articles
Google Scholar
Allows me to easily navigate as well as filter the results to fit in my research
Cochrane Library
The database offers a wide range of systematic reviews as well as peer reviewed articles
CINAHL
Provides access to associated health topics as well as nursing based literature using electronic books and journals.
Peer reviewed articles
Al-Rabeei, N., Al-jaradi, A., Al-Wesaby, S., & Alrubaiee, G. (2019). Nursing Practice for Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in ICUs at Public Hospitals in Sana’a, City-Yemen. Al-Razi University Journal of Medical Sciences, 3(2), 69–80.
Frota, M. L., Campanharo, C. R. V., Lopes, M. C. B. T., Piacezzi, L. H. V., Okuno, M. F. P., & Batista, R. E. A. (2019). Good practices for preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia in the emergency department. Revista Da Escola de Enfermagem Da USP, 53. https://doi.org/10.1590/s1980-220x2018010803460
Jam, R., Mesquida, J., Hernández, S., Sandalinas, I., Turégano, C., Carrillo, E., Delgado-Hito, P. (2018). Nursing workload and compliance with non-pharmacological measures to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia: a multicentre study. Nursing in Critical Care, 23(6), 291–298. https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.12380
Kapucu, S., & ÖZden, G. (2017). Nursing Interventions to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in ICUs. Konuralp Tıp Dergisi. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.285554
Levels of evidence
The level of evidence for the article by Jam et al (2018) is level II since an observational study design was used.
The level of evidence for this article by Fronta et al., (2019) is level I since it a cross sectional study
The level of evidence for this article by Al-Rabeei, et al., (2019) is level III since it is a descriptive, cross sectional study
The level of evidence for this article by Boltey, et al., (2017) is level IV since it is a systematic review.
Strengths of systematic reviews
Systematic reviews aids ...
To Determine Preference of Shoulder Pain Management by General Physicians in ...suppubs1pubs1
Rotator cuff muscles are functionally active and provide stability to the shoulder joint and also thereby allow the full Range of Motion (ROM) by moving the head of humerus in the glenoid cavity. Any tear or fragility of the rotator cuff muscles can cause the dislocation or instability and hence damaging other muscles specially the long head of biceps muscle. The diseases related to the supraspinatus tendon are frequently linked with the long head of the biceps tendon. Other cause of chronic shoulder pain is the adhesive capsulitis with large prevalence rates of more than 5.3% in the general target population [3].
Alt PDFThe Journal of the CanadianChiropractic Associati.docxdaniahendric
Alt PDF
The Journal of the Canadian
Chiropractic Association
The Canadian Chiropractic Association
What is your research question?
An introduction to the PICOT
format for clinicians
John J. Riva, BA, DC, Keshena M.P. Malik, BSc,
DC, [...], and Jason W. Busse, DC, PhD
Additional article information
Introduction
Clinicians often witness impressive treatment
results in practice and may wish to pursue
research to formally explore their anecdotal
experiences. The potential to further new
knowledge both within the profession and to the
greater healthcare system is compelling. An
obvious next step for a practitioner considering
research is to connect with experienced
researchers to convey their idea for a study, who
may in turn ask, “What is your research
question?” With limited understanding of how to
respond, this interaction may result in the first
and last experience these clinicians will have with
the research community.
It has been estimated that between 1% and 7% of
the chiropractic profession in Canada is engaged
in research. Arguably, this low engagement
could be the result of practitioners’ perceived
importance of research and levels of research
literacy and capacity. However, increasing
demands for evidence-based approaches across
the health system puts pressure on all clinicians to
base their decisions on the best available
scientific evidence. Lack of clinician
representation in research has the probable effect
of limiting growth and new developments for the
profession. Furthermore, lack of clinician
involvement in research complicates the transfer
of study findings into practical settings.
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research
describes integrated knowledge translation as a
process that involves collaboration between
researchers and knowledge users at all stages of a
research project. This necessitates involvement
of clinicians to help in forming a research
question, interpreting the results, and moving
research findings into practice. This shared effort
between clinicians and researchers increases the
likelihood that research initiatives will be relevant
to practice. Conversely, it has been reported that
there is a growing communication gap between
clinicians and academics in chiropractic.
Clinicians have important practice-related
questions to ask, but many may lack the ability to
map out their research strategy, specifically in
communicating their question in a manner
required to develop a research protocol.
David L. Sackett, Officer of the Order of Canada
and the founding Chair of Canada’s first
Department of Clinical Epidemiology &
Biostatistics at McMaster University, highlights
the importance of mapping one’s research
strategy in exploration of the research question:
“one-third of a trial’s time between the germ of
your idea and its publication in the New England
Journal of Medicine should be spent fighting
about the research question.” (personal
communicat ...
DASHBOARD BENCHMARK
Miatta Teasley
Capella University
Running Head: DASHBOARD BENCHMARK
DASHBOARD BENCHMARK
April 19,2022
DASHBOARD BENCHMARK
Second Quarter Hypertension Intervention Compliance at Med for adults presenting with Diabetes
Intervention
Needed
Completed
Compliance Percentage
Initial Lactate within 3 hours
30
30
100%
Blood cultures were drawn before antibiotics
22
17
77%
Antibiotics administered within 3 hours
22
20
91%
Fluid resuscitation if in septic shock within 2hours
19
12
63%
Vasopressors if hypertension persists after fluid or lactate >4mmoL/L within 6 hours
12
7
58%
Overall
105
86
82%
Second Quarter Dialysis Intervention
Compliance and Inpatient Mortality
Patient ID
Number of Interventions needed
Number of Interventions completed
Inpatient Mortality
2000
4
2
0
2014
3
3
1
2098
2
1
0
2134
5
4
0
2156
3
4
1
2245
4
2
0
2345
3
3
1
2567
5
4
1
2676
4
1
1
2935
3
2
0
Note: The Staffing benchmark for the nurse staffing unit is 3 patients per nurse. The average monthly staffing for the unit is 3 nurse workloads. The average number of patients in the unit per month in the third quarter was 5.75.
The data above is a review regarding the compliance of Dialysis measures and interventions compliance and the sample of the second quarter inpatient mortality. The information below entails evaluating the data, which indicates that various departments need to be improved, and a proposal for a specific area and target for improvement.
Evaluation of Dashboard Metrics
There are several inefficiencies in regards to dialysis measures at Med. From the dashboard concerning the compliance of executing the arranged measures and procedures, the two stand out at the 77% compliance rate on drawing blood cultures before running antibiotics and 58% compliance rate on administering vasopressors for those patients that require them. As per Medicare.Gov (n.d), the national average for meeting dialysis guidelines is 72%, and the state of Minnesota is 60% which indicates that Med is performing at 82% overall testing. Higher percentages are required to ensure the advanced quality of life for residents of the healthcare institution (Morfín et al., 2018).
Failure to complete blood draws for cultures before running broad-spectrum antibiotics; there will be an incapability to authorize contamination and the responsible pathogen. This can result in an inefficient or ineffective intervention for aiding a patient. Moreover, by failing to confirm infection from the start, unnecessary and wasteful care interventions could be performed or ordered for patients (Morfín et al., 2018). As per the failure to administer vasopressors, the institution is gambling with the patient's life. As the reinforcement for the dialysis unit states, vasopressor therapy is needed to sustain and uphold perfusion in the wake of life-threatening hypertension. The needed nature of compliance concerning administering this intervention can be seen in the samp.
Pulmonary Thromboembolism - etilogy, types, medical- Surgical and nursing man...VarunMahajani
Disruption of blood supply to lung alveoli due to blockage of one or more pulmonary blood vessels is called as Pulmonary thromboembolism. In this presentation we will discuss its causes, types and its management in depth.
To Determine Preference of Shoulder Pain Management by General Physicians in ...suppubs1pubs1
Rotator cuff muscles are functionally active and provide stability to the shoulder joint and also thereby allow the full Range of Motion (ROM) by moving the head of humerus in the glenoid cavity. Any tear or fragility of the rotator cuff muscles can cause the dislocation or instability and hence damaging other muscles specially the long head of biceps muscle. The diseases related to the supraspinatus tendon are frequently linked with the long head of the biceps tendon. Other cause of chronic shoulder pain is the adhesive capsulitis with large prevalence rates of more than 5.3% in the general target population [3].
Alt PDFThe Journal of the CanadianChiropractic Associati.docxdaniahendric
Alt PDF
The Journal of the Canadian
Chiropractic Association
The Canadian Chiropractic Association
What is your research question?
An introduction to the PICOT
format for clinicians
John J. Riva, BA, DC, Keshena M.P. Malik, BSc,
DC, [...], and Jason W. Busse, DC, PhD
Additional article information
Introduction
Clinicians often witness impressive treatment
results in practice and may wish to pursue
research to formally explore their anecdotal
experiences. The potential to further new
knowledge both within the profession and to the
greater healthcare system is compelling. An
obvious next step for a practitioner considering
research is to connect with experienced
researchers to convey their idea for a study, who
may in turn ask, “What is your research
question?” With limited understanding of how to
respond, this interaction may result in the first
and last experience these clinicians will have with
the research community.
It has been estimated that between 1% and 7% of
the chiropractic profession in Canada is engaged
in research. Arguably, this low engagement
could be the result of practitioners’ perceived
importance of research and levels of research
literacy and capacity. However, increasing
demands for evidence-based approaches across
the health system puts pressure on all clinicians to
base their decisions on the best available
scientific evidence. Lack of clinician
representation in research has the probable effect
of limiting growth and new developments for the
profession. Furthermore, lack of clinician
involvement in research complicates the transfer
of study findings into practical settings.
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research
describes integrated knowledge translation as a
process that involves collaboration between
researchers and knowledge users at all stages of a
research project. This necessitates involvement
of clinicians to help in forming a research
question, interpreting the results, and moving
research findings into practice. This shared effort
between clinicians and researchers increases the
likelihood that research initiatives will be relevant
to practice. Conversely, it has been reported that
there is a growing communication gap between
clinicians and academics in chiropractic.
Clinicians have important practice-related
questions to ask, but many may lack the ability to
map out their research strategy, specifically in
communicating their question in a manner
required to develop a research protocol.
David L. Sackett, Officer of the Order of Canada
and the founding Chair of Canada’s first
Department of Clinical Epidemiology &
Biostatistics at McMaster University, highlights
the importance of mapping one’s research
strategy in exploration of the research question:
“one-third of a trial’s time between the germ of
your idea and its publication in the New England
Journal of Medicine should be spent fighting
about the research question.” (personal
communicat ...
DASHBOARD BENCHMARK
Miatta Teasley
Capella University
Running Head: DASHBOARD BENCHMARK
DASHBOARD BENCHMARK
April 19,2022
DASHBOARD BENCHMARK
Second Quarter Hypertension Intervention Compliance at Med for adults presenting with Diabetes
Intervention
Needed
Completed
Compliance Percentage
Initial Lactate within 3 hours
30
30
100%
Blood cultures were drawn before antibiotics
22
17
77%
Antibiotics administered within 3 hours
22
20
91%
Fluid resuscitation if in septic shock within 2hours
19
12
63%
Vasopressors if hypertension persists after fluid or lactate >4mmoL/L within 6 hours
12
7
58%
Overall
105
86
82%
Second Quarter Dialysis Intervention
Compliance and Inpatient Mortality
Patient ID
Number of Interventions needed
Number of Interventions completed
Inpatient Mortality
2000
4
2
0
2014
3
3
1
2098
2
1
0
2134
5
4
0
2156
3
4
1
2245
4
2
0
2345
3
3
1
2567
5
4
1
2676
4
1
1
2935
3
2
0
Note: The Staffing benchmark for the nurse staffing unit is 3 patients per nurse. The average monthly staffing for the unit is 3 nurse workloads. The average number of patients in the unit per month in the third quarter was 5.75.
The data above is a review regarding the compliance of Dialysis measures and interventions compliance and the sample of the second quarter inpatient mortality. The information below entails evaluating the data, which indicates that various departments need to be improved, and a proposal for a specific area and target for improvement.
Evaluation of Dashboard Metrics
There are several inefficiencies in regards to dialysis measures at Med. From the dashboard concerning the compliance of executing the arranged measures and procedures, the two stand out at the 77% compliance rate on drawing blood cultures before running antibiotics and 58% compliance rate on administering vasopressors for those patients that require them. As per Medicare.Gov (n.d), the national average for meeting dialysis guidelines is 72%, and the state of Minnesota is 60% which indicates that Med is performing at 82% overall testing. Higher percentages are required to ensure the advanced quality of life for residents of the healthcare institution (Morfín et al., 2018).
Failure to complete blood draws for cultures before running broad-spectrum antibiotics; there will be an incapability to authorize contamination and the responsible pathogen. This can result in an inefficient or ineffective intervention for aiding a patient. Moreover, by failing to confirm infection from the start, unnecessary and wasteful care interventions could be performed or ordered for patients (Morfín et al., 2018). As per the failure to administer vasopressors, the institution is gambling with the patient's life. As the reinforcement for the dialysis unit states, vasopressor therapy is needed to sustain and uphold perfusion in the wake of life-threatening hypertension. The needed nature of compliance concerning administering this intervention can be seen in the samp.
Pulmonary Thromboembolism - etilogy, types, medical- Surgical and nursing man...VarunMahajani
Disruption of blood supply to lung alveoli due to blockage of one or more pulmonary blood vessels is called as Pulmonary thromboembolism. In this presentation we will discuss its causes, types and its management in depth.
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Ve...kevinkariuki227
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Verified Chapters 1 - 19, Complete Newest Version.pdf
TEST BANK for Operations Management, 14th Edition by William J. Stevenson, Verified Chapters 1 - 19, Complete Newest Version.pdf
New Directions in Targeted Therapeutic Approaches for Older Adults With Mantl...i3 Health
i3 Health is pleased to make the speaker slides from this activity available for use as a non-accredited self-study or teaching resource.
This slide deck presented by Dr. Kami Maddocks, Professor-Clinical in the Division of Hematology and
Associate Division Director for Ambulatory Operations
The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, will provide insight into new directions in targeted therapeutic approaches for older adults with mantle cell lymphoma.
STATEMENT OF NEED
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is a rare, aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) accounting for 5% to 7% of all lymphomas. Its prognosis ranges from indolent disease that does not require treatment for years to very aggressive disease, which is associated with poor survival (Silkenstedt et al, 2021). Typically, MCL is diagnosed at advanced stage and in older patients who cannot tolerate intensive therapy (NCCN, 2022). Although recent advances have slightly increased remission rates, recurrence and relapse remain very common, leading to a median overall survival between 3 and 6 years (LLS, 2021). Though there are several effective options, progress is still needed towards establishing an accepted frontline approach for MCL (Castellino et al, 2022). Treatment selection and management of MCL are complicated by the heterogeneity of prognosis, advanced age and comorbidities of patients, and lack of an established standard approach for treatment, making it vital that clinicians be familiar with the latest research and advances in this area. In this activity chaired by Michael Wang, MD, Professor in the Department of Lymphoma & Myeloma at MD Anderson Cancer Center, expert faculty will discuss prognostic factors informing treatment, the promising results of recent trials in new therapeutic approaches, and the implications of treatment resistance in therapeutic selection for MCL.
Target Audience
Hematology/oncology fellows, attending faculty, and other health care professionals involved in the treatment of patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL).
Learning Objectives
1.) Identify clinical and biological prognostic factors that can guide treatment decision making for older adults with MCL
2.) Evaluate emerging data on targeted therapeutic approaches for treatment-naive and relapsed/refractory MCL and their applicability to older adults
3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
Ozempic: Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Saeid Safari
Preoperative Management of Patients on GLP-1 Receptor Agonists like Ozempic and Semiglutide
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2 Case Reports of Gastric Ultrasound
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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Qualifications:
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FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
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Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
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Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
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Primary Sensations of Smell:
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Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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EBP-NPWT-G8-Faisal.pptx
1. (NPWT)
(DFU)
Evidence Based Project
Group VIII
BSN-19S
Submitted by:
NRTM-4013: Nursing Research
Presented to: Ms. Summaira Nasir
April 27, 2022
Shifa College of Nursing,
Shifa Tameer-E-Milat University, H/8, Islamabad
Faisal Mahmood (0413) Aamina Riaz (0366)
Amna Bibi (003) Kinza Niazi (0379)
Nayab Fatima (0392)
Faisal Mahmood (0413) Aamina Riaz (0366)
Amna Bibi (003) Kinza Niazi (0379)
Nayab Fatima (0392)
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2. Objectives
By the end of our 20 minutes presentation, learners will
be able to;
Extrapolate Evidence based practice in context of nursing.
Identify the significance of Evidence based nursing.
Describe DFU & NPWT.
Illustrate the mechanism of NPWT.
Outline the significance of DFUs & NPWT.
Identify the application of NPWT to practice.
Interpret our PICOT question & components.
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3. Objectives Cont..
Appraise research methodology applied & systematic reviews.
Relate case study's findings with literature's results.
Discuss questionnaire & responses from clinical experts in SIH & QIH.
Deduce EBN's criterias fulfillment based on findings.
Formulate suggestions for implementation of NPWT.
Summarize the whole sessions & pertinent points.
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4. Evidence Based Nursing Practice
(EBNP)
"The conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current
best evidence in making decisions about the care of the
individual patient. It means integrating individual clinical
expertise with the best available external clinical evidence
from systematic research"(Sackett et al., 1996).
It represents both an ideology & method.
Ideology springs from ethical principle that every
patient deserves to be provided the best intervention
possible.
Method is the way we go about findings & implementing those interventions.
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EBP (Evidence
Based Practice)
Clinical
Expertise
5. Evidence Based Nursing
(EBN)
It is a practice through which nurses execute their clinical duties while utilizing the
current and valid research findings, clinical expertise, the client values &
preferences and the available resources to make a practice decision (International
council for Nurses,2012 Registered Nurses’ association of Ontario 2014)
The inclusion of EBP in nursing provides nurses with the scientific research to
make well-founded decisions.
Helps in cost containment, greater availability of information, and greater
consumer savvy about treatment and care options.
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6. Significance of EBN
It allows patients to have proactive role in their own healthcare as they can voice their
concerns, share their values and preferences
Equips nurses with more knowledge on risks and benefits of certain diagnostic and
therapeutic measures
EBN would lead to better patient outcome, reduction in morbidity and mortality and
better health indices.
It would also reduce financial operational cost in healthcare of organizations as
expenditure on out-dated supplies/products for certain procedures may no longer be
needed
Nurses can participate in multidisciplinary investigator-initiated research, contribute to
various aspects of research.
(Why Is Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing so Important?, 2021)
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7. Diabetic Foot Ulcers
(DFUs)
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are complex, chronic wounds, which have a long-
term impact on the morbidity, mortality & quality of life. (Abetz et al., 2002)
Are challenging to manage as they have significant
impact on healthcare economy.
Adopting a proactive approach to management can
potentially reduce costs & improve patient outcomes.
Using negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) is an
example of how this can be achieved.
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Diabetic Foot Ulcers
(Developed by Dr. Justin
Franson, DPM, 2021).
8. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
(NPWT)
An active therapy
Controlled sub-atmospheric pressure
Delivered through a sealed system & applied to
open wounds to help promote wound healing.
Mc Callon, et al. found that VAC therapy and moist
dressing had a mean time of 22.8 and 42.8 days, respectively,
for therapy. Besides, in the VAC group, the mean of changes in the size of ulcers was three
weeks lesser than the moist dressing group (28.4% decreased vs. 9.5% increased).
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10. Significance of Topic
In England, foot complications account for 20% of the total NHS spend
on diabetes care. approx. £650M/Year(Or £1 in every £150).
In addition, are indirect costs to patient: negative effect on physical, psychological
& social well being with many patients unable to work.
In a cross-sectional study in 2020 in Lahore, the prevalence of Diabetic Foot Ulcer
(DFU) in Lahore, Pakistan is 50.9%. Diabetes mellitus and poor knowledge of foot
care were the major risk factors for DFU. (Ejaz, Ahmad & Hanif, 2020)
The majority (60-80%) of DFUs will heal, while 10-15% will remain active & 5-
24% will lead to amputation within a period of 6-18 months after the first
evaluation.
DFUs precede upto 83% of major amputations & 96% of minor amputations.
In individuals with diabetes & a lower extremity amputation, 55% will require
further amputation in <3 years.
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11. Sig. of Topic Cont..
Patient with DFUs experience pain, restricted mobility, exudate,
frustration, low self esteem & anxiety which leads to difficulty interaction among
nurse-patient and hinders quality of care being provided.
Two-thirds of DFUs take more than 12 months to heal, and the recurrence rate is
estimated to be 65% at 5 years after healing. Infection and gangrene resulting from
DFUs are the leading causes of amputation,and taken together, DFUs and
amputation dramatically increase mortality rates for patients with diabetes.
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12. Research Question
In elderly diabetic patients with either stage II or stage III pressure ulcers,
Does negative pressure wound therapy lead to improve wound healing faster when
compared to standard moist wound therapy for 60 days.
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Elderly diabetic patients with stage II or III pressure ulcers (P)
Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) (I)
Standard moist therapy (C)
Faster wound healing (O)
60 days (T)
13. Search Strategy
A systematic search of databases selected based on their
relevance to wound care and peer reviewed status was conducted; specifically,
CINAHL, Cochrane CENTRAL, PubMed and the British Nursing Index were
searched.
Table 1. PICO Formulation
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PICO Search Terms
Population Diabet* AND (foot OR heal) AND (ulcer OR wound)
Intervention Negative pressure* therapy OR vac
Comparison Any alternative treatment or no alternative treatment
Outcome Heal* OR improve* OR reduc*
14. Cont.. 14
• (Diabet* AND foot OR heel) AND (ulcer OR
wound) AND (negative pressure* therapy OR
vac) AND (heal* OR improve OR reduc*)
BNI
CINAHL
COCHRANE CENTRAL
• (Diabetes [MeSH] AND foot OR heel) AND
(ulcer [MeSH] OR wound) AND (negative
pressure* therapy OR vac) AND (heal* OR
improve OR reduc*)
PubMED
15. Literature Review
5 Systematic reviews/Meta Analysis ( Reviewed > 50 studies from multiple
countries)
Published between 2016-2021
Literature received from PubMed,
Systematic reviews & IBR Approved.
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Rating system for Hierarchy of Evidence
(Melnyk & Fineout-Overholt, 2015, p. 11).
16. Effectiveness of interventions to enhance healing of
chronic ulcers of the foot in diabetes: a systematic review
Authors: F. L. Game, J. Apelqvist, C. Attinger, A. Hartemann, R. J. Hinchliffe, M.
Löndahl, P. E. Price & W. J. Jeffcoate.
Publication Year: 2016
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Objective: to undertake a systematic review of the evidence supporting
interventions to enhance the healing of chronic ulcers of the foot in diabetes in order
both to inform protocols for routine care and to highlight areas, which should be
considered for further study.
Studies included: David G Armstrong et al(2005) Southern Arizona
Arthur Tails, DPM et al(2009) Arizona, Nebraska and Texas.
WJ J effcoate et al(2009) UK
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17. Cont...
Method: Results based on a search of study design, patient group,
clinical problem and interventions of interest. Randomized controlled trials (RCT),
case–control studies, prospective and retrospective cohort studies and control before-
and-after and interrupted time series designs were included published between 2010-
2014 on EmBase & Medline.
Results: The 2012 review included three studies of NPWT, two RCTs and a cohort
study. Two of the three were very small but reported significant benefits in both
healing rate and healing time. The second however, involving the randomization of
342 patients showed a reduced time to wound closure, an increased incidence of
healing by 16 weeks and a reduction in cross-sectional area by 8 weeks.
Conclusions: The evidence to support the effectiveness or cost-effectiveness of
NPWT in the healing of chronic ulcers of the foot in diabetes is significant. Despite
widespread use, there have been no further good studies on the use of NPWT.
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18. Evaluation of negative-pressure wound therapy for patients
with diabetic foot ulcers: systematic review
and meta-analysis
Authors: Si Liu, Chao-zhu He, Yan-ting Cai, Qiu-ping Xing, Ying-zhen Guo,
Zhi-long Chen, Ji-liang Su & Li-ping Yang.
Publication Date: 18 April, 2017
Publisher: DovePress:Therapeutics and Clinical Risk Management
Objective: To perform an updated systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the
clinical efficacy, safety, and cost-effectiveness of negative-pressure wound therapy
(NPWT) in the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs).
Studies Included: 5 studies from North America
2 studies from Italy
3 studies from Germany
1 study from UK
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All studies were
RCTs conducted
between 2010-
2015)
19. Cont...
Method: Searched the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Ovid,
and Chinese Biological Medicine databases up to June 30, 2016. Manaual
searching of reference list entries.
Results: NPWT had a higher rate of complete healing of ulcers (relative risk,
1.48; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.24–1.76; P,0.001), shorter healing time and
greater reduction in ulcer area. A total of eleven randomized controlled trials,
which included a total of 1,044 patients were selected. Many analyses showed
that the NPWT was more cost-effective than standard dressing changes.
Conclusions: These results indicate that NPWT is efficacious, safe, and cost-
effective in treating DFUs.
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20. Negative pressure wound therapy for treating foot
wounds in people with diabetes mellitus (A systematic
Review)
Authors: Zhenmi Liu, Jo C Dumville, Robert J Hinchliffe, Nicky Cullum, Fran
Game, Nikki Stubbs, Michael Sweeting & Frank Peinemann
Publication Year: 2018
Publisher: Willey & Sons Ltd.
Objective: To assess the effects of negative pressure wound therapy compared with
standard care or other therapies in the treatment of foot wounds in people with DM in
any care setting.
Studies Included: 11 RCTs
3 stduies from USA, 3 from India, 2 from China, 1 from Italy, 1
from Crotia & 1 from Turkey.
Published between 2005-2017.
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21. Cont...
Method: Searched the Cochrane Wounds Specialised Register; the
Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL);Ovid MEDLINE (including In-
Process Citations);Ovid Embase and EBSCOCINAHL Plus.
Results: Pooled data suggests NPWT may increase the number of healed wounds compared
with dressings. Data from three studies (441 participants) suggest that people allocated to
high-pressure NPWT may be at reduced risk of amputation. Ten studies compared NPWT
with dressings (two for amputation wounds and eight for foot ulcers in people with DM);
one study compared NPWT at 75 mmHg and 125mmHg for the treatment of foot ulcers. It is
uncertain whether the incidence of wound recurrence between groups. There is evidence to
suggest that NPWT may be effective in healing ulcers compared with wound dressings in
terms of the proportion of wounds healed and time to healing
Conclusions: NPWT may be an effective treatment (including ulcer healing and
amputation) compared with dressings in terms of healing debrided foot ulcers and
postoperative amputation wounds in people with DM. The certainty of the evidence is
satisfactory, primarily due to the high levels of precision around estimates of effect.
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22. The efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy for
diabetic foot ulcers: a systematised review
Authors: Matthew Wynn & Smith Freeman
Publication Year: 5 April, 2019
Publisher: Journal of Tissue Viability
Objective: To investigate the current state of knowledge on negative pressure wound
therapy (NPWT) used to treat diabetic foot ulceration (DFU), its clinical effectiveness
and any current issues in the research.
Studies Included: 3 randomised controlled trials, 2
case series’, 1 non-controlled trial and 1 randomized case-control study.
From Germany, Canada, Spain, UK
Published between 2011 to 2017
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23. Cont...
Method: A systematic search of the British Nursing Index, CINAHL,
Cochrane Central and PubMed was undertaken. Only primary studies were included
and studies investigating a combination of NPWT and other therapies were excluded.
All the included studies were published in English.
Results: It appears appropriate to use NPWT for the purpose of reducing wound
area. Granulation was present more often and developed more quickly in wounds
treated with NPWT. 0% incidence of amputation when NPWT was used. Notably,
the incidence of major amputations was reportedly higher than minor amputations
when advanced moist wound therapy was used.
Conclusions: NPWT has the potential to reduce amputation incidences, increase
the rate of granulation formation, heal wounds faster and offer greater quality of
life for patients with DFU. These issues should be the focus of future research.
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24. A systematic review and meta-analysis of efficacy and
safety of negative pressure wound therapy in the
treatment of diabetic foot ulcer
Authors: Lin Chen, Shuang Zhang, Jun Da, Wencong Wu, Fei Ma, Chao Tang,
Guangzhou Li, Dejun Zhong & Bin Liao.
Publication Year: Sep 24, 2021
Publisher: Annals of Palliative Medicine
Objective: To investigate the efficacy and safety of NPWT by literature search and
meta-analysis.
Studies Included: 9 RCTs, including 943 participants published between 2013-
2020. Countries studied were India (4) , Pakistan (2), Germany, Poland & Iran.
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25. Cont...
Method: The databases of PubMed, Embase, Ovid, and Cochrane
library were selected as search platforms. The Cochrane Review Handbook was
used to assess the bias of the literatures.
Results: NPWT patients also had a shorter granulation formation time, suggesting
that the wound healing was faster in patients with NPWT. The incidence of adverse
events (infection, pain, etc.) was reported in two studies, and there was no
significant difference between the two therapies (P>0.05), suggesting that NPWT
therapy was safe and reliable.
Conclusions: The results showed that NPWT can effectively accelerate wound
healing, which is equally safe with general routine treatment. However, the negative
pressure value should be appropriately maintained and adjusted to avoid bleeding
tendency of the wound.
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26. NICE Guidelines 2015
NPWT has now been included within the Diabetic Foot Problems:
Prevention and Management of Foot Problems in People With Diabetes Guidance.
"Consider negative pressure wound therapy after surgical debridement for diabetic foot
ulcers on the advice of the multidisciplinary foot care services".
NPWT can be used for non-healing DFUs if wound is of >6 weeks with no progress in last 2
weeks.
Factors include are:
Comprehensive assessment
Ability to achieve wound healing unless palliation of symptoms is the over all goal.
Severity of wound
Failure of wound to respond to other therapies.
(Recommendations | Diabetic Foot Problems: Prevention and Management | Guidance | NICE, 2015)
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28. Qutionnare Responses
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Patient Preferences:
Total patients interviewed = 17 (8 Males & 9 Females)
All admitted in critical units of SIH.
Clinical Expertise:
Total Participants = 20 (7 Females, 13Males)
Drs. 12 Males 9 from SIH & 3 from QIH.
RNs 8 5 from SIH & 3 from QIH.
Questions Responses
With adequate information provided about
both methods,
what method will you choose for DFU?
NPWT
88%(15)
8 M & 7 F
Moist Wound
Therapy
12 % (2 F)
29. Responses Cont..
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Questions Responses
Do you believe NPWT can be used for diabetic foot
ulcers?
Yes
12(60%)
9 Drs & 3RNs
No
6(30%)
3 Drs & 3 RNs
Don't know
2(10%)
2RNs
Did you ever used/witnessed NPWT for diabetic
foot ulcers?
Yes 6(30%)
5 Drs & 1RN
No 14(70%)
7 Drs & 7 RNs
Is NPWT safe & reliable in treatment of diabetic
foot ulcers as compared to standard moist therapy?
Yes
12(60%)
9 Drs & 3RNs
No
6(30%)
3 Drs & 3 RNs
Don’t know
2(10%)
2RNs
Is it feasible to use it in SIH & other hospitals in
Islamabad?
Yes
15 (75%)
9 Drs & 3RNs
No
5 (20%)
3 Drs & 3 RNs
What are causes of not using NPWT for DFUs? Cost expense
5 (25%)
3 Drs & 2 RNs
Inadequate trained
staff
14 (70%)
9 Drs & 5 RNs
Lack of administ-
rative support
1 (5%)
1 RN
How can we make it more feasible? By raising awareness, educating pt. & more trained staff.
100% 12 Drs & 8 RNs.
30. Case Study
Mr E with history of T2DM & peripheral artery disease.
Amputation of Rt. first toe (2012)
Presented with DFU( Self managed for 3 weeks)
Initial assessment: 3cm x 2.2cm x 0.4cm deep
Wound bed: 30% granulation/70% slough, High-medium exudate vol. malodour
Dressing change: 3x weekly
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31. CS Cont.…
After 7 days of NPWT: Wound measured 2.7cm x 1.7 cm
After 10 days: 70% granulation tissue/ 30% slough
After 21 days: Epithelialization at the wound edge with lighter removable edge
After 28 days: Wound measured 2cm x 1.7 cm
NPWT discontinued after 28 days.
Post NPWT, after 56 days, wound size measured
1.4cm x 0.8cm.
(Bowen, 2016)
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32. Resources ( Financial, Logistics etc):
The results of the study show that NPWT is less
costly and more effective compared with Moist
wound therapy. In addition, NPWT reduces the
number of amputations and increases the number of
healed wounds, decreasing patients` and payers`
costs. “The expected costs per patient per year using
a NPWT treatment strategy ($5165 ± 3258) were
$4668 lower than those of a TWC treatment
strategy ($9833 ± 5861)”( Alipour et al., 2021).
Expertise ( Human resource):
Training can be given easily in short period of
time. Results from this therapy are high. "A single
session of NPWT dressing was applied in 84% (n =
320) patients, 8% (n = 31) patients needed two
sessions of NPWT dressing, 6% (n = 24) patients
had three sessions of NPWT dressing and only 1%
(n = 5) patients did not respond to NPWT
dressing" (Ur Rashid et al., 2020).
Socio-cultural acceptance:
This therapy is widely accepted in context of
socio-cultural settings, as it has been used in QIH
for the management of large surgical wounds &
there had been no objection to it. So, this can be
initiated in other hospitals as well for DFUs.
Quality of Evidence
The evidences we provided were
level I which is the highest quality
content & they supported use of
NPWT for management of DFUs &
advocated for positive outcomes.
EBN’s
Criterias
33. Recommendations
It will be important to ensure that staff understand the new roles and have the
knowledge and tools to carry them out.
Help reduce resistance to change by ensuring that staff understand the reasons for
change and agree that change is needed.
To help staff accept the new bundle of practices fully, ensure that they understand
that those practices offer promising strategies for providing high-quality care for
patients.
Identify and minimize practical barriers to using the new practices, such as
inadequate access to supplies.
At all levels, engage staff to gain their support and buy-in to the improvement effort
and help tailor the practices in pressure ulcer prevention.
Leaders & manager’s expressed support for improving pressure ulcer prevention
will reinforce its importance and thus increase the impetus among staff to adhere to
the new practices.
34. Conclusions
All 5 systematic reviews demonstrated evidence &
supported idea that using NPWT is beneficial in faster healing
of DFUs compared to moist wound therapy.
Clinical expertise also emphasized that this should be used in hospital &
community setting as a reliable therapy.
The results from our project can be presented to clinical staff & management to
serve as a reinforcement about initiating NPWT for DFUs to help patient heal faster
& live a sustainable life.
Future RCTs needed to be done in local settings to strengthen this initiative.
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