Reducing Pressure Injuries Within the Perioperative Oncology Setting Using an Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Initiative

Clin J Oncol Nurs. 2023 Sep 15;27(5):548-552. doi: 10.1188/23.CJON.548-552.

Abstract

Surgical patients with cancer are at high risk for developing operating room-related hospital-acquired pressure injuries (OR-HAPIs). A nurse-led team at a Magnet-designated comprehensive cancer center was tasked with implem.

Keywords: perioperative; pressure injury; prophylactic dressing; surgical oncology.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Medical Oncology
  • Pressure Ulcer* / prevention & control
  • Quality Improvement