Developing the tissue viability seating guidelines
Melanie Stephens
10.17866/rd.salford.5977162.v1
https://salford.figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Developing_the_tissue_viability_seating_guidelines/5977162
<strong>Background:</strong> <br>
Costs for the prevention and management of pressure ulcers have
increased significantly with limited published advice from health and
social care organisations on seating and preventing pressure ulcers. At
the request of the UK Tissue Viability Society the aim of the
publication was to develop a practical guide for people, carers and
health and social care professionals on how the research and evidence
base on pressure ulcer prevention and management can be applied to those
who remain seated for extended periods of time.<br>
<strong>Methods and findings:</strong> <br>
The evidence base informing the guidelines was obtained by applying a
triangulation of methods: a literature review, listening event and
stakeholder group consultation. The purpose was to engage users and
carers, academics, clinicians, inspectorate and charities, with an
interest in seating, positioning and pressure management to: gather
views, feedback, stories, and evidence of the current practices in the
field to create a greater awareness of the issue.<br>
<strong>Conclusion:</strong> <br>
The new guidelines are inclusive of all people with short and long-term
mobility issues to include all population groups. The document includes
evidence on where pressure ulcers develop when seated, risk factors,
best possible seated position and what seat adjustments are required,
the ideal seating assessment, interventions, self-help suggestions and
key seating outcomes. The updated TVS CPGs have been informed by the
best available evidence, the insights and wisdom of experts,
stakeholders and people who spend extended periods of time sitting
2018-03-13 13:01:50
seating
Pressure ulcers
Guidelines v 1.0
Adults Background
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Clinical Nursing: Primary (Preventative)
Clinical Nursing: Secondary (Acute Care)
Aged Care Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
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