Journal Club Problem: Exit Ticket
Review the limitations of the study of the researchers' conclusions regarding the effectiveness of the dressing in preventing pressure ulcers. Would you, as a nurse manager, implement this particular dressing on a nursing unit with assurance that it would help prevent pressure ulcers? Why or why not?
Journal Club Problem: Appraisal Worksheet
I. What sampling method used? What measures did the researchers take to reduce bias in their sampling method? Were their measures sufficient? Why or why not?
II. What extraneous variables did the exclusion criteria control for? Did this reduce bias in the sample? Why or why not?
III. How many people were in the sample? How many people were in the final data analysis? What explanation did the authors give for loss of numbers in the sample? Was this explanation sufficient?
Article: PROPHYLACTIC SACRAL DRESSING FOR PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTION IN HIGH-RISK PATIENTS By Jaime Byrne, Patricia Nichols, Marzena Sroczynski, Laurie Stelmaski, Molly Stetzer, Cynthia Line and Kristen Carlin.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.