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ArticleWorld journal of clinical cases2024

Improving pressure ulcer care in intensive care units: Evaluating the impact of bundled care and silver nanoparticle dressings.

Hong Yu

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Hong YuDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, The First People's Hospital of Ziyang, Ziyang 641300, Sichuan Province, China. 17780765705@163.com.

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Abstract

backgroundPressure ulcer (PU) are prevalent among critically ill trauma patients, posing substantial risks. Bundled care strategies and silver nanoparticle dressings offer potential solutions, yet their combined effectiveness and impact on patient satisfaction remain insufficiently investigated.

aimTo assess the impact of bundled care along with silver nanoparticle dressing on PUs management and family satisfaction in critically ill trauma patients.

methodsA total of 98 critically ill trauma patients with PUs in intensive care unit (ICU) were included in this study. Patients were randomly assigned to either the control group (conventional care with silver nanoparticle dressing,

resultsNo significant differences in baseline characteristics were observed between the two groups. In the intervention group, there were significant reductions in total PUSH scores over the assessment period. Specifically, surface area, exudate, and tissue type parameters all showed significant improvements compared to the control group. Family satisfaction with care and decision-making was notably higher in the intervention group. Overall family satisfaction was significantly better in the intervention group.

conclusionBundled care in combination with silver nanoparticle dressings effectively alleviated PUs and enhances family satisfaction in critically ill trauma patients. This approach holds promise for improving PUs management in the ICU, benefiting both patients and their families.

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Bundled careFamily satisfactionPressure ulcersPressure ulcer scale for healing toolSilver nanoparticle dressings

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PMCPMC11235428

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