Description

The certificate for this activity is for NON-PHYSICIANS.

The authors conducted the first of its kind prevalence study of the relationship between nursing home resident characteristics and pressure ulcer development. Using the explanatory variables from the MDS 3.0 and the 4 elements of Defloor's conceptual model, the researchers identified the strongest risk factors associated with all stages of pressure ulcer prevalence, including infection, and bowel and urinary incontinence.

Method of Participation in the Learning Process/Evaluation Method

Successful completion of this activity includes reading the entire article and successfully completing the post-quiz and an evaluation form.

Getting the Most out of the Activity

As you prepare to participate in this activity, please reflect on your practice and your patients and identify clinical challenges you hope to have addressed.

While participating in the training, identify ways you can use newly acquired knowledge, strategies, and skills to enhance patient outcomes and your own professional development.