Optimising resources: an evidence-based pathway using UrgoStart for community-based patients with wounds. (2nd March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Milne, Jeanette; Nichols, Joanne
• Is Part Of: British journal of community nursing. Volume 26:Number 3(2021)
• Page Start: 130
• Page End: 135
• Publication Date: 2021-03-02
• Subjects: Community nursing -- Wound care -- Leg ulcers -- Evidence-based pathway -- Resource optimisation; Community health nursing -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 362.14094105
• DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2021.26.3.130
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1462-4753

Abstract

Abstract : Providing a co-ordinated and strategic approach to the assessment, treatment and management of chronic wounds in healthcare is central to the provision of effective nursing practice and optimisation of resources in community nursing. This article describes a project conducted in Northumberland by a tissue viability team and a district nursing team to implement an evidence-based treatment pathway for patients with leg ulcers. It discusses the multiple positive benefits of this project—to the NHS, nursing staff and patients—and provides detailed information for other nursing teams to implement such a plan.