PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PRESSURE SORES AMONG HOSPITALISED

PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PRESSURE SORES
AMONG HOSPITALISED ELDERLY PATIENTS
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction........................................................................................................................2
1.0 Introduction......................................................................................................................2
1.1 Research Overview..........................................................................................................2
1.1 Background of study........................................................................................................2
1.2 Rationale..........................................................................................................................2
1.3 Aims.................................................................................................................................3
1.4 Objectives........................................................................................................................3
1.5 Research questions...........................................................................................................3
1.6 Structure of proposal........................................................................................................4
1.7 Summary..........................................................................................................................4
2. Literature review..............................................................................................................4
2.0 Introduction......................................................................................................................4
2.1 Conceptual framework.....................................................................................................5
2.2 Theories and models........................................................................................................6
2.2.1 The health belief model................................................................................................6
2.2.2 Herzberg’s two-factor theory........................................................................................7
2.3 Overview of pressure sores among elderly care users.....................................................7
2.4 Challenges........................................................................................................................8
2.5 Gap of literature...............................................................................................................8
2.6 Summary..........................................................................................................................9
3. Methodology......................................................................................................................9
3.0 Introduction......................................................................................................................9
3.1 Research philosophy........................................................................................................9
3.2 Research approach.........................................................................................................10
3.3 Research Design.............................................................................................................10
3.4 Data collection methods.................................................................................................11
3.5 Data collection techniques and tools..............................................................................11
3.6 Sample size and sampling method.................................................................................11
3.7 Data analysis..................................................................................................................11
3.8 Ethical consideration......................................................................................................12
3.9 Timeline (Gantt chart)....................................................................................................12
3.10 Summary......................................................................................................................12
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4. Anticipated outcome......................................................................................................12
Reference List......................................................................................................................13
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1. Introduction
1.0 Introduction
Pressure sore refers to a sore area of skin that is developed due to cut off of blood supply for two
to three hours as a cause of pressure on it or due to lack of movement. If it is left untreated, it can
result in ulcerate and can extend to underlying muscles. It is very slow to heal, and in extreme
cases, it can become very seriously infected. It emerges from limited mobility, poor nutrition,
aging skin and more. However, the preventive strategy includes early risk assessment and
management.
1.1 Research Overview
This research will broadly focus on preventive care and management for pressure ulcer or sores
among hospitalized elderly people. Additionally, it will discuss the causes, assessment and
preventive care for pressure sores among the elderly patients which in turn will help in better
understanding of the matter and bring useful preventive measures.
1.1 Background of the study
Hospitalized elderly patients may remain immobile for an excessive period, which causes the
skin friction at the skin facade, shearing forces, and moisture. These lead to the development of a
pressure ulcer. The impaired level of consciousness and also the immobility of the care user are
the risk factors of this kind of ulcers because the care users may remain unaware of the
discomfort and cannot change the position of ease the pressure. In the views of (Tuffaha et al.
2016), despite the use of advanced medical technology in preventing these medical issues the
prevalence rate is continuously increasing (by 80%). It is high among the care users admitted in
ICU. However, the treatment costs higher than for the measures taken for prevention.
1.2 Rationale
This study will provide information about the preventive care and management of the pressure
sores among hospitalized elderly people to increase comprehension among the care providers.
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