Care of the Dying
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
Minor
N/A
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Marcia Hobbs
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Recent studies found that thirty-five percent of hospice patients develop wounds called pressure ulcers. Research was utilized to analyze the effectiveness and frequency of repositioning, a common pressure ulcer prevention practice. Current policy at a hospice house was reviewed and revised based on evidence found in hopes of implementing the best practice relating to repositioning patients at the end-of-life.
Affiliations
Nursing
Care of the Dying
Recent studies found that thirty-five percent of hospice patients develop wounds called pressure ulcers. Research was utilized to analyze the effectiveness and frequency of repositioning, a common pressure ulcer prevention practice. Current policy at a hospice house was reviewed and revised based on evidence found in hopes of implementing the best practice relating to repositioning patients at the end-of-life.