National Guideline Clearinghouse (NGC). Guideline synthesis

HIGN, Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing
NPUAP, National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel
RNAO, Registered Nurses Association of Ontario
TABLE 1: COMPARISON OF INTERVENTIONS AND PRACTICES CONSIDERED
(" " indicates topic is addressed)
HIGN
(2008)
RNAO
(2005)
ASSESSMENT
PREVENTION
Skin Care & Protection
Positioning & Pressure-Relieving Devices
Nutrition
Environmental Modification
Patient, Carer & Professional Education
Other Prevention Interventions
TABLE 2: COMPARISON OF SCOPE AND CONTENT
Objective and Scope
HIGN
(2008)
To provide instruction regarding pressure ulcer risk assessment
To identify risk factors associated with pressure ulcer development
To explain the meaning of an individual's risk assessment score
To present a comprehensive, holistic plan to prevent pressure
ulcers in individuals at risk
RNAO
(2005)
To present nursing best practice guidelines for risk assessment and
prevention of pressure ulcers
To assist nurses who work in diverse practice settings to identify
adults who are at risk of pressure ulcers and provide direction to
nurses in defining early interventions for pressure ulcer prevention,
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