Publications by authors named "Teresa Ann Williams"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to identify the best seating surfaces for intensive care patients sitting out of bed, focusing on how these surfaces affect pressure on the body.
- In phase 1, three seating options were tested, revealing that an alternative chair significantly reduced excessive pressure compared to a regular chair, though it was not practical for use.
- Phase 2 introduced a newly designed seating surface, which showed even greater comfort by reducing excessive pressure in 93% of patients compared to the regular chair, potentially lowering the risk of pressure ulcers.
Article Synopsis
- Improved discharge planning and care extension from intensive care units may help prevent readmissions and reduce hospital stays, as readmitted patients tend to have worse outcomes.
- The study evaluated a critical care nursing outreach service's effectiveness in aiding patient discharge and providing follow-up care, using a before-and-after study design in three adult teaching hospitals.
- Despite prior research showing positive outcomes, this study found no significant improvements in length of stay, readmission rates, or hospital mortality after implementing the outreach service.
Background: Sedation and analgesia scales promote a less-distressing experience in the intensive care unit and minimize complications for patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
Objectives: To evaluate outcomes before and after introduction of scales for sedation and analgesia in a general intensive care unit.
Method: A before-and-after design was used to evaluate introduction of the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale and the Behavioral Pain Scale for patients receiving mechanical ventilation.