Date of Graduation
Fall 12-12-2025
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
College/School
School of Nursing and Health Professions
Program
MSN project
First Advisor
Dr. Cynthia Huff DNP RN OCN CRNI CNL
Abstract
Problem: Pressure injuries are preventable with adequate interventions and knowledge by healthcare staff; however, skilled nursing facilities struggle with pressure ulcer prevention (PUP). Patient suffering and associated costs with treating these injuries are considerable.
Context: Staff education in knowledge regarding PUP is lacking, and annual PUP education is ineffective in reducing the number of pressure injuries in these facilities.
Interventions: Staff education on prevention strategies includes education, pre- and post-knowledge assessments, return demonstration and product use will be implemented
Measures: Results from the baseline knowledge of appropriate PUP in caregivers, pre- and post-test for knowledge retention, teach back techniques to assess competence, and monitoring the incidence of pressure ulcer injury will be measured for positive and negative outcomes.
Results: Before the educational program, the pretest score average of 70%. After the educational programs and return demonstrations, the posttest increased to 90%. The pressure injury prevalence has decreased from two individuals to a total of one resident.
Conclusions: Pressure injury prevalence has decreased from six individuals to a total of two residents. Ongoing education regarding evidence-based practice for the prevention of pressure injuries will reduce the prevalence and optimize positive patient-centered outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Kahanding, Michella B., "Improving Pressure Injury Prevention with Educational Programs for Caregivers and Nurses" (2025). Master's Projects and Capstones. 1916.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/1916
