Publication Date
Spring 3-27-2025
Presentation Length
Poster/Gallery presentation
College
Gordon E. Inman College of Nursing
Department
Nursing, School of
Student Level
Undergraduate
SPARK Category
Research
Faculty Advisor
Linda Woffard
SPARK Session
10:15-11:45
Presentation Type
Poster
Summary
This project aims to develop both a digital and physical system to track patient repositioning in hospitals to prevent pressure injuries, a common issue for immobile patients. With 2.5 million hospital patients developing pressure injuries annually in the U.S., consistent repositioning every two hours is crucial to prevention. However, busy hospital environments often make this task challenging, leading to missed opportunities and increased incidences of pressure injuries. Current methods, which rely on manual tracking, are inefficient and contribute to the problem.
The proposed solution is an automated tracking system integrated with the hospital's Electronic Health Records (EHR), which will alert nursing staff when repositioning is due and track patient repositioning history. The goal is to simplify the process, reduce pressure injuries, and lessen the burden on nursing staff. The project includes phases of planning, implementation, and evaluation, with a timeline of four months from development to hospital-wide implementation. This system aims to improve patient outcomes, nurse satisfaction, and overall hospital efficiency, with potential for broader adoption in other healthcare institutions.
Recommended Citation
Corrigan, Kylie; Alexander, Anna Kate; Oulton, Amelia; and Turvold, Marit, "Repositioning High-Risk Hospital Patients to Prevent Pressure Injuries" (2025). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 331.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/331
