Is Computer Training An Effective Tool For Pressure Ulcer...

Is Computer Training an Effective Tool for Pressure Ulcer Classification? Mary C. Lagler Florida Southwestern State College Is Computer Training an Effective Tool for Pressure Ulcer Classification I choose the article Effectiveness of an e-learning tool for education on pressure ulcer evaluation written by Laura Morente, Jose Morales-Asencio and Francisco J. Veredas. The research objective was to determine if e-learning modules were more effective than classroom training in the identification and treatment of pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are serious preventable clinical complications that can lead to pain, infection, hospitalization, and even death (Kelly Isted, 2011). According to Briggs (2006), the importance of accurate diagnosis and classification of pressure ulcer is pivotal to establish early prevention measures and treatment options). This is very relevant in my practice in a hospital based progressive care floor were treatment protocol for pressure ulcers is not followed and pressure ulcer identification and documentation is often inaccurate. The facility has a protocol in place on how to treat staged and unstageable pressure ulcers; but the lack of educ ation and understanding of such classifications are evident as many pressure ulcers are treated inappropriately. There is also a lack of follow-up since there is no continuity of care and we have no wound nurse. The evaluation, treatment and identification of healing is left at the discretion ofShow MoreRelatedThe Marketing Research of Brainquiry33782 Words   |  136 Pagesthey are using bio-feedback or neurofeedback to enhance the performance of their members. It is also difficult to give estimation on how the sales will be, or future market share will be, it depends on how the bra inquiry would use the communication tools and how much they would budget for that. 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