Evidence-based practice in pressure sore reduction.

Abstract

A two-year project at Chase Farm Hospitals NHS Trust to promote evidence-based practice in pressure sore prevention resulted in a steady reduction in the number of hospital-acquired pressure sores. The pooling of resources by a wide variety of staff with a diverse range of knowledge and experience resulted in a truly multiprofessional project. The knowledge that working together to implement change can succeed strengthens the chances of success in future work and has brought direct benefits to patient care.