Abstract: Pressure Injury Prevention for Healthcare Professionals
These online teaching modules will provide healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and
practical strategies for preventing pressure injuries (PIs) in clinical settings. Pressure injuries are a
significant concern in healthcare environments, particularly in high-risk populations. The risk is
increased in those with limited mobility, and individuals undergoing prolonged hospital stays or surgical procedures. These injuries compromise a patient's well-being and can lead to longer hospitalizations, increased healthcare costs, and poor quality of life.
These modules will be driven by evidence-based strategies for the prevention, early identification, and management of pressure injuries. The course will be taught using a blended learning approach. The modules will combine theoretical knowledge with interactive activities and real-world case studies to ensure participants understand how to assess patient risk, implement prevention measures, and evaluate outcomes.
The modules are designed for a broad audience of healthcare professionals, which include nurses, physicians, care coordinators, and allied health staff. Participants will engage with the content at their own pace, using a combination of readings, videos, quizzes, and discussion forums to foster active learning. The modules will incorporate practical tools such as risk assessment scales (e.g., Braden Scale) and best practice guidelines for pressure injury prevention.
In addition, the course will encourage collaborative learning through peer discussions and a final project where participants can develop an action plan tailored to their specific clinical setting. By the end of the modules, learners will have a theoretical understanding of pressure injury prevention with practical skills to apply in their own practice.
Teaching and learning approach
These modules will use a blended learning approach that combines synchronous and asynchronous elements to provide flexibility and engagement for learners. The course will be divided into four key sections, each addressing a different aspect of pressure injury prevention. The four sections include:
Introduction to pressure injuries
This section will provide an overview of pressure injuries, including the types, stages, and impact on patient health and the healthcare system. Learners will explore the prevalence, risk factors, and the economic burden.
Risk assessment and identification
Participants will learn how to assess patient risk for pressure injuries by using validated tools such as the Braden Scale. Interactive quizzes and case studies will allow learners to practice by applying these tools in realistic clinical scenarios.
Prevention strategies and best practices
This section will explore the various prevention strategies. Some of these strategies include proper patient repositioning, the use of pressure-relieving devices, nutrition management, and skin care. Short video demonstrations will complement readings, providing practical examples of effective interventions.
Monitoring and continuous improvement
In the final section, learners will explore how to monitor the effectiveness of pressure injury prevention interventions and adjust care plans accordingly. They will also discuss how to create a culture of continuous improvement in their healthcare teams, ensuring that prevention practices are sustained.
The learning activities will include
Video tutorials: Short videos featuring expert clinicians demonstrating key prevention strategies.
Case studies: Real-world examples for participants to analyze and discuss in a forum.
Quizzes: Interactive assessments to test knowledge of key concepts.
Peer discussions: Discussion forums for sharing experiences and strategies with fellow learners.
Practical assignment: A final project in which participants will design a pressure injury prevention action plan applicable to their clinical setting.
The use of peer feedback will encourage collaboration and critical thinking, helping learners refine their approaches to pressure injury prevention.
Learning objectives
By the end of these modules, participants will be able to:
Identify the key risk factors for the development of pressure injuries and apply a validated risk assessment tool (e.g., Braden Scale) to assess patient risk.
Describe evidence-based strategies for preventing pressure injuries.
Evaluate the effectiveness of prevention strategies and adjust care plans to improve patient outcomes.
Engage in collaborative learning by sharing best practices with peers.
These modules will provide healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to prevent pressure injuries. This will improve patient outcomes and contribute to a safer patient environment.
Please enjoy the AI Podcast summary of the RNAO BPG for pressure injury management created by NotebookLM:
practical strategies for preventing pressure injuries (PIs) in clinical settings. Pressure injuries are a
significant concern in healthcare environments, particularly in high-risk populations. The risk is
increased in those with limited mobility, and individuals undergoing prolonged hospital stays or surgical procedures. These injuries compromise a patient's well-being and can lead to longer hospitalizations, increased healthcare costs, and poor quality of life.
These modules will be driven by evidence-based strategies for the prevention, early identification, and management of pressure injuries. The course will be taught using a blended learning approach. The modules will combine theoretical knowledge with interactive activities and real-world case studies to ensure participants understand how to assess patient risk, implement prevention measures, and evaluate outcomes.
The modules are designed for a broad audience of healthcare professionals, which include nurses, physicians, care coordinators, and allied health staff. Participants will engage with the content at their own pace, using a combination of readings, videos, quizzes, and discussion forums to foster active learning. The modules will incorporate practical tools such as risk assessment scales (e.g., Braden Scale) and best practice guidelines for pressure injury prevention.
In addition, the course will encourage collaborative learning through peer discussions and a final project where participants can develop an action plan tailored to their specific clinical setting. By the end of the modules, learners will have a theoretical understanding of pressure injury prevention with practical skills to apply in their own practice.
Teaching and learning approach
These modules will use a blended learning approach that combines synchronous and asynchronous elements to provide flexibility and engagement for learners. The course will be divided into four key sections, each addressing a different aspect of pressure injury prevention. The four sections include:
Introduction to pressure injuries
This section will provide an overview of pressure injuries, including the types, stages, and impact on patient health and the healthcare system. Learners will explore the prevalence, risk factors, and the economic burden.
Risk assessment and identification
Participants will learn how to assess patient risk for pressure injuries by using validated tools such as the Braden Scale. Interactive quizzes and case studies will allow learners to practice by applying these tools in realistic clinical scenarios.
Prevention strategies and best practices
This section will explore the various prevention strategies. Some of these strategies include proper patient repositioning, the use of pressure-relieving devices, nutrition management, and skin care. Short video demonstrations will complement readings, providing practical examples of effective interventions.
Monitoring and continuous improvement
In the final section, learners will explore how to monitor the effectiveness of pressure injury prevention interventions and adjust care plans accordingly. They will also discuss how to create a culture of continuous improvement in their healthcare teams, ensuring that prevention practices are sustained.
The learning activities will include
Video tutorials: Short videos featuring expert clinicians demonstrating key prevention strategies.
Case studies: Real-world examples for participants to analyze and discuss in a forum.
Quizzes: Interactive assessments to test knowledge of key concepts.
Peer discussions: Discussion forums for sharing experiences and strategies with fellow learners.
Practical assignment: A final project in which participants will design a pressure injury prevention action plan applicable to their clinical setting.
The use of peer feedback will encourage collaboration and critical thinking, helping learners refine their approaches to pressure injury prevention.
Learning objectives
By the end of these modules, participants will be able to:
Identify the key risk factors for the development of pressure injuries and apply a validated risk assessment tool (e.g., Braden Scale) to assess patient risk.
Describe evidence-based strategies for preventing pressure injuries.
Evaluate the effectiveness of prevention strategies and adjust care plans to improve patient outcomes.
Engage in collaborative learning by sharing best practices with peers.
These modules will provide healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to prevent pressure injuries. This will improve patient outcomes and contribute to a safer patient environment.
Please enjoy the AI Podcast summary of the RNAO BPG for pressure injury management created by NotebookLM:
Reference:
Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. (2024). Pressure injury management: Risk assessment, prevention, and treatment (4th ed.). https://rnao.ca/bpg/guidelines/pressure-injuries
Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. (2024). Pressure injury management: Risk assessment, prevention, and treatment (4th ed.). https://rnao.ca/bpg/guidelines/pressure-injuries
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