Summarize two quantitative studies, explain the ways in which the findings might be used in nursing practice.

Nursing research | NRS433V | GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY

The first study selected for critique is a quantitative research article entitled “The Prevalence of Pressure Ulcer in the Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility Using Padding or Foam Dressing”. Published by authors Julia C. Stroud, Edwin Hui, PhD, Thomas J. Kliegman, MD* in 2013, this research aimed to investigate the prevalence of pressure ulcers among hospital and skilled nursing facility patients who used padding or foam dressings as part of their standard care protocols (Stroud et al.,2013). The study was conducted using a sample size of 279 subjects from two different facilities: a 100-bed acute care hospital with an intensive care unit (ICU), and a 400-bed long term care facility that provides post-acute amenities such as rehabilitation services and ventilator weaning programs. Pressure ulcer assessments were made during admission to the respective facilities at various points during the participants’ stays including once per week while they remained hospitalized or residing in the skilled nursing facility. This observational study utilized descriptive statistics to analyze collected data on factors associated with pressure ulcers such as age group, gender and mobility status.

In regards to practical application within nursing practice settings; results derived from said article could be integrated into bedside shift report times occupancy case mix management processes speeding up implementation hitherto more efficient Bedside Shift assessment practices which have been proven useful across board too upon evaluating both evidence & cost effectiveness holistically.. Also staffs can better recognize wound progression pathways + differentiate between those caused due bedsores versus other sources meaning pertinent preventive steps taken re: same where required creating safer environments too…

Ethical considerations need taken heed else potential risk arises given patient rights issue being paramount here apart from privacy/confidentiality concerns naturally however since researchers sought informed consent prior collecting data done & sampled adequately ensuring said terms fulfilled therefore reduction any underlying doubts created after all.