La enfermera de práctica avanzada en la adecuación de los tratamientos de las heridas crónicas complejas

  1. Juan Francisco Jiménez-García
  2. Josefina Arboledas-Bellón
  3. Celia Ruiz-Fernández
  4. María Gutiérrez-García
  5. Nieves Lafuente-Robles
  6. Francisco Pedro García-Fernández
Journal:
Enfermería clínica

ISSN: 1130-8621

Year of publication: 2019

Volume: 29

Issue: 2

Pages: 74-82

Type: Article

DOI: 10.1016/J.ENFCLI.2019.02.001 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR

More publications in: Enfermería clínica

Abstract

Aim To determine the impact of advanced practice nurses in chronic wound care in the adequacy of treatments for patients with chronic wounds and the consumption of dressings in the districts where they have been implemented. Method A quasi-experimental pre-poststudy without a control group with 3measurements: pre-implementation in 2015, one year after implementation in 2016, and 2years post-implementation in 2017, in the health districts (HD) where the role of the advanced practice nurse in chronic wound care was piloted in Andalusia. The main variables were trained professionals, consultancies, prevalence of chronic wounds, adequacy of treatments and economic cost in materials for the participating HD. Results The training of a total of 2,717 health teams with a total of 95,095 teaching hours was achieved. In addition, a total of 3,871 consultancies were performed. The prevalence of patients with injuries in the home care (HC) programme and in care homes diminished significantly, to almost half. The adequacy of the treatments increased to 90% and savings of more than 250,000€ in dressings were achieved in just 2years. Conclusion The prevalence of chronic wounds during the 2years of implementation decreased by almost half. Adequacy of training and consultancy was achieved, rationalising health expenditure and ensuring efficient care for patients with chronic wounds.

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The author would like to thank Nursing Department Health Polytechnic Ministry of Health in Jambi; Health Office of Jambi City; and all nurses at the Public Health Center in Jambi City.

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