Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

Fall 2025

Abstract

Pressure injuries remain a major nursing-sensitive indicator of care quality and safety, affecting up to 15% of hospitalized adults and contributing to billions in preventable healthcare costs annually. These injuries are largely avoidable through evidence-based prevention strategies guided by nursing practice. This literature review synthesized current research on pressure injury prevention, emphasizing recent large-scale and systematic reviews. Implementation of structured prevention programs and care bundles—including regular repositioning, risk assessment using the Braden Scale, moisture and nutrition management, and specialized support surfaces—significantly reduces hospital-acquired pressure injuries. However, studies reveal ongoing gaps in nurses’ knowledge and inconsistent adherence to protocols. Evidence from critical care settings and umbrella reviews confirms that consistent staff education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and policy support enhance outcomes. Sustained application of multifaceted prevention bundles and continuous nursing education are essential to lowering pressure injury incidence, improving patient comfort, and reducing healthcare costs.

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Faculty member:  Professor Nancy Petges

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