Retrospective Cohort Noninferiority Analysis of Barrier Cream in Preventing Pressure Injuries.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a dimethicone- and zinc-based barrier cream compared with hyperoxygenated fatty acids in preventing pressure injuries (PIs) in patients at high or very high risk.

Methods: Researchers conducted a retrospective noninferiority study in an inpatient acute care hospital in Spain that included hospitalized patients in nonsurgical departments with impaired mobility.

Results: The study authors reviewed 522 patients in a control group (hyperoxygenated fatty acids) and an experimental group (barrier cream) over a period of 7 days.

SUMAMOS EXCELENCIA Project: Results of the Implementation of Best Practice in a Spanish National Health System (NHS).

The use of certain strategies for the implementation of a specific recommendation yields better results in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an evidence-based model using clinical audits (GRIP model), for the implementation of recommendations in pain and urinary incontinence management as well as fall prevention, in the Spanish National Health System during the period 2015-2018. A quasi-experimental study has been conducted.

Substance Use and Addictive Behavior in Spanish Adolescents in Secondary School.

The detection and prevention of addictive behaviour at an early age is essential given the relationship between the age of the onset of consumption and the appearance of addiction disorders. The aim of this study was to describe the behavior related to substance use and addictive behaviors in adolescents at secondary school from 12 to 16 years of age. A cross-sectional descriptive study has been conducted.

Analyzing Nursing Leadership at an Academic Historical Event: A Descriptive Study Based on Social Networks.

Purpose: To analyze the leadership network structure among nursing leaders in Spain identified through the Grupo40Enfermeras y Universidad event.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study using social network analysis was used. Study sample consisted of 210 individuals, of whom 119 received nominations as referents.

The SUMAMOS EXCELENCIA Project.

Aim: The gap between research and clinical practice leads to inconsistent decision-making and clinical audits are an effective way of improving the implementation of best practice. Our aim is to assess the effectiveness of a model that implements evidence-based recommendations for patient outcomes and healthcare quality.

Design: National quasi-experimental, multicentre, before and after study.