Identify potential areas for change in current practice

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ASSESSMENT TASK 1 - Case Study Scenario

Scenario 1(approx. 1000 words)

You are a nurse working in a surgical ward and are assigned to the care of Mrs Smith, a 79 year old female who has recently undergone surgery. Mrs Smith has been on strict bed rest for 5 days, and on assessment you notice a grade one pressure injury on her right heel. As Mrs Smith will be confined to her bed for at least another week you want to take precautions to make sure the pressure injury does not progress further. You are aware that a certain type of mattress is best for preventing pressure injuries but can't remember which. You do some research to determine which mattress you should prepare for Mrs Smith - a standard mattress, an air mattress or a foam mattress?

1) Discuss how this research may support and improve your work practice

SEARCH SOME OF THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES.
- ANZRC Plus - Australian & New Zealand Reference Centre [EBSCO]
- Australia & New Zealand Newsstand‎ [ProQuest]
- CINAHL Plus with Full Text [EBSCO]
- eBooks Collection (EBSCO)
- Joanna Briggs Institute EBP Database

2) Provide a brief summary of your findings and develop a research question

3) (a) Compare and contrast two recommended options for pressure injury prevention. (This discussion should address the strength, relevance, reliability, validity and currency of the information chosen)

4) (b) Summarise conclusions based on findings

5) (a) Identify potential areas for change in current practice
(b) Identify issues that require further research
(c) Develop actions to address the outcomes of your research. Actions must include cultural, ethical considerations and interdisciplinary involvement).

ASSESSMENT TASK 2 - Case Study Scenario

Scenario2 (approx. 1000 words)

The family of a patient are concerned that they will pass on an infection to their relative and are conscientious about washing their hands prior to entering the patient's room. They have been using hand soap when washing their hands but are aware of alcohol hand sanitizer and ask you which would be better to use. What do you recommend?

1) Discuss how this research may support and improve your work practice
SEARCH SOME OF THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES.
- ANZRC Plus - Australian & New Zealand Reference Centre [EBSCO]
- Australia & New Zealand Newsstand‎ [ProQuest]
- CINAHL Plus with Full Text [EBSCO]
- eBooks Collection (EBSCO)
- Joanna Briggs Institute EBP Database

2) Provide a brief summary of your findings and develop a research question

4) (b) Summarise conclusions based on findings

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