NURS FPX 6025 Assessment 4 Practicum and Technological Changes

One of the most important benefits of incorporating technology into the care plan was decreased PI-related issues and PI incidence. We can overcome the challenges to prompt PI care by having promptly detailed patient medical data available. This enhanced patient outcomes by decreasing the likelihood of PI-related complications (Gou & Zhang, 2023). Furthermore, we used a mobile app to interact with and educate elderly PI patients. Evidence revealed that mobile apps are valuable for patient awareness and management (Miranda & Salomé, 2022). Research by Shirai et al. (2022) highlighted that mobile apps offer an opportunity to assist PI individuals in managing their disease by providing immediate and specific education information.

Smartphone apps offered patients opportunities for self-care measures and information about the risks of delayed care. For example, Pressure Ulcer Target (PUT) is a mobile instructional software developed to avoid and manage PI. It offers an assessment of earlier acquired PI understanding and can be provided at the beginning of rehabilitation to avoid PI complications. Mobile apps have impacted PI patients’ behaviors, enabling them to efficiently self-manage PI.

It also impacts nursing practice by offering suggestions on patient care (Chuang et al., 2022). Educating older PI patients with information and awareness of research-based care increased their understanding of accountability for their well-being, resulting in improved compliance with the PI prevention bundle and care plans.

Accomplishments and Challenges

During the capstone project, I employed various technologies, such as wearable sensors, an EHR system that protected patient information and facilitated coordinated care, and a mobile app for patient comprehension and education that promotes research-based self-care strategies. Despite hurdles such as language limitations, limited resources, and time constraints, the project yielded significant outcomes, including improved patient involvement in self-care and patient safety.

I experienced challenges establishing appropriate interprofessional communication and coordination. Interdisciplinary collaboration is critical for efficient PI patient care (Zira et al., 2020). This capstone project has introduced me to the reality of patient participation and other care aspects of medical care, which will positively impact my future practice by improving my expertise. 

Conclusion

Adopting technological tools like wearable sensors, EHR, and mobile apps for awareness efficiently mitigates PI incidences, improving patient safety. The capstone project’s success demonstrated the revolutionary impact of technology on medical interventions, establishing opportunities for future developments in PI management. By carrying out 20 practicum hours of nursing practice to reduce PI occurrences by adopting the PICO(T) intervention, I realized a significant gap between theoretical concepts and practice in a medical context. Furthermore, I am enthusiastic about applying my newly learned skills in my future nursing practice.

References

Chuang, S.-T., Liao, P.-L., Lo, S.-F., Chang, Y.-T., & Hsu, H.-T. (2022). Effectiveness of an e-book app on the knowledge, attitudes and confidence of nurses to prevent and care for pressure injury. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(23), 15826–15826. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph192315826