Improving Skin Integrity in the Perioperative Environment Using an Evidence-Based Protocol
Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association, November/December 2012The perioperative environment presents complex challenges for protecting patient's skin during surgery. Learn about a project at a large academic medical center which sought to establish an intraoperative skin integrity protocol to standardize positioning based on evidence-based research, improve quality of patient care, and decrease skin events.
Skin Damage Associated With Intravenous Therapy: Common Problems and Strategies for Prevention
Journal of Infusion Nursing, December 2012There are limited published data on the incidence of skin damage associated with infusion therapy, and the etiology of damage has not been previously described in detail. This article will offer a WOC nursing perspective of skin damage and seek to provide a context for understanding and preventing skin damage in the infusion therapy patient.
14 Tips on Optimizing Your Healing After Aesthetic Procedures
Plastic Surgical Nursing, December 2012As health care educators, we are constantly looking for ways to help our patients be prepared for their procedures and optimize their healing time. Review these 14 dietary and lifestyle tips to improve plastic surgery recovery time.
Improving Treatment Adherence in Patients With Atopic Dermatitis
Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association, December 2012Poor adherence to topical therapy is a serious issue in atopic dermatitis. Providers should utilize research findings to improve treatment adherence and consider lack of adherence if treatment fails.