Mentor/s
Professor Theresa Soltis
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
Surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to be a significant concern in healthcare settings, posing substantial risks to patients' well-being and fostering vast economic burdens on both the patient and the healthcare system. This paper investigates the efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) as a preventive measure against SSIs, along with several other interventions aimed at reducing infection. One systematic review study found that negative pressure wound therapy was statistically significant in reducing surgical site infections post-operatively, as well as several other measures to decrease the risk of surgical site infections among patients.This research highlights the need for healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, to stay up to date on evolving evidence and best practices regarding negative pressure wound therapy and other infection prevention measures to best serve their patients. Empowering nurses with knowledge of negative pressure wound therapy’s proper utilization enables them to advocate for its usage whenever it may be deemed appropriate, thereby contributing to the reduction of HAIs and improving patient safety. Ultimately, promoting a culture of proactive infection control measures within any healthcare setting is essential for reducing surgical site infections, which greatly benefits the health outcome of all patients.
College and Major available
College of Nursing
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Start Day/Time
4-26-2024 12:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-26-2024 2:00 PM
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
The Effect of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Post-Operation Abdominal Patients in Prevention of Surgical Site Infections
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building University Commons
Surgical site infections (SSIs) continue to be a significant concern in healthcare settings, posing substantial risks to patients' well-being and fostering vast economic burdens on both the patient and the healthcare system. This paper investigates the efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) as a preventive measure against SSIs, along with several other interventions aimed at reducing infection. One systematic review study found that negative pressure wound therapy was statistically significant in reducing surgical site infections post-operatively, as well as several other measures to decrease the risk of surgical site infections among patients.This research highlights the need for healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, to stay up to date on evolving evidence and best practices regarding negative pressure wound therapy and other infection prevention measures to best serve their patients. Empowering nurses with knowledge of negative pressure wound therapy’s proper utilization enables them to advocate for its usage whenever it may be deemed appropriate, thereby contributing to the reduction of HAIs and improving patient safety. Ultimately, promoting a culture of proactive infection control measures within any healthcare setting is essential for reducing surgical site infections, which greatly benefits the health outcome of all patients.
Students' Information
Camryn Bishop, SDA Nursing Student, Graduating 2024