Background: Diabetic foot ulcers are a costly and devastating complication of diabetes mellitus due to its complexity in wound treatment and as a major reason for non-traumatic amputation. This is a major reason for prolong hospital stays, decreased quality of life, and amputations. The high cost on wound treatment and loss of self-care ability of amputee places heavy burden psychosocially and economically on patients, their family, health care system and the society. Effective measures in diabetic foot care is essential in prevention of costly complications.
Aim: The goal of this research paper is to answer this PICOT question: In adult (ages 18-90) patients with diabetic foot ulcers, will negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) improve wound healing process compared to standard …show more content…
Eleven relevant studies were selected and assessed on the quality and internal validity resulting in a high level of evidence for this project. The key components of the guideline consist of recommendations to ensure adequate peripheral perfusion, contraindication and risk assessment, observation of staging of wound, wound vac setup and documentation. A proposed intervention/solution that will incorporate the cooperation of staff and successful outcomes of the intervention. Using Lewin’s three step theory as a change agent a plan was implemented and evaluated for NPWT results. All areas of the proposed project’s timeline, subjects involved, the process of implementing the project, resources/materials needed, continued evaluation, overcoming potential barriers, and maintaining staff participation were outlined and implemented. Validity, reliability, and applicability in current practice as well as strategies needed for any negative outcomes and how implications into future research is also
Aim: The goal of this research paper is to answer this PICOT question: In adult (ages 18-90) patients with diabetic foot ulcers, will negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) improve wound healing process compared to standard …show more content…
Eleven relevant studies were selected and assessed on the quality and internal validity resulting in a high level of evidence for this project. The key components of the guideline consist of recommendations to ensure adequate peripheral perfusion, contraindication and risk assessment, observation of staging of wound, wound vac setup and documentation. A proposed intervention/solution that will incorporate the cooperation of staff and successful outcomes of the intervention. Using Lewin’s three step theory as a change agent a plan was implemented and evaluated for NPWT results. All areas of the proposed project’s timeline, subjects involved, the process of implementing the project, resources/materials needed, continued evaluation, overcoming potential barriers, and maintaining staff participation were outlined and implemented. Validity, reliability, and applicability in current practice as well as strategies needed for any negative outcomes and how implications into future research is also