SNHP | Senior Nursing Poster Session
Suctioning: Comfort or Curative?
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Marcia Hobbs
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this research study was to evaluate recent research studies to define best practices related to suctioning in the hospice care setting. Katharine Kolcaba’s Theory of Comfort was the theoretical framework that helped guide this research project. A compilation of observational and non-experimental studies provided evidence concluding that suctioning is not recommended for hospice patients. Literature shows other nursing interventions such as elevating head of bed, repositioning patient’s head, turning patient on side, and use of anti-muscarinic medications are more effective in alleviating secretions.
Spring Scholars Week 2018 Event
Senior Nursing Poster Session
Suctioning: Comfort or Curative?
The purpose of this research study was to evaluate recent research studies to define best practices related to suctioning in the hospice care setting. Katharine Kolcaba’s Theory of Comfort was the theoretical framework that helped guide this research project. A compilation of observational and non-experimental studies provided evidence concluding that suctioning is not recommended for hospice patients. Literature shows other nursing interventions such as elevating head of bed, repositioning patient’s head, turning patient on side, and use of anti-muscarinic medications are more effective in alleviating secretions.