Evidence-Based Pressure Ulcer Prevention: A Study Guide for Nurses, 2nd Edition Doody's Expert Review Review Questionnaire ISBN: 9781601461711 ISBN-10: 1601461712 Copyright: 2008 Edition: 2nd Author: Clay, Karen S. Doody's Expert Review    Score: 80 Doody's Star Rating™ and Doody's Expert Review provide by Doody Enterprises, Inc. Reviewer: Josie Bowman,  RN, MSN, PhD  (East Carolina University ) Description This book presents evidence-based methods for the prevention, assessment, and treatment of pressure ulcers in patients in acute-care settings. It is an update of the 2005 first edition. Purpose This is intended as a guide for nurses in various roles to use to implement best practice for pressure ulcer management. This information is essential for the prevention of costly wounds. Audience The book is designed for nurse managers, wound care specialists, educators, and staff nurses. It is also a great reference for nursing students and students in other healthcare professions. The author is nationally known for her expertise in wound management and quality improvement. The book is reviewed by Joann Barker, a wound care specialist who has worked with institutions on developing wound care programs. Features This is both a guide to providing care and an educational tool for nurses to earn three contact hours of credit. The book starts with background information on pressure ulcers, progresses to prevention, staging, causes, and treatment. New to this edition is a CD that contains tools for assessment, forms, and photographs of pressure ulcers. Assessment The book is useful for preparing practitioners working with patients with pressure ulcers. The second edition is updated with information from the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel. Review Questionnaire Range Question Score 1-10 Are the author's objectives met? 8 1-10 Rate the worthiness of those objectives. 8 1-5 Is this written at an appropriate level? 5 1-5 Is there significant duplication? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 3 1-5 Are there significant omissions? (1=significant, 5=insignificant) 3 1-5 Rate the authority of the authors. 5 1-5 Are there sufficient illustrations? 5 1-5 Rate the pedagogic value of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Rate the print quality of the illustrations. 4 1-5 Are there sufficient references? 3 1-5 Rate the currency of the references. 2 1-5 Rate the pertinence of the references. 4 1-5 Rate the helpfulness of the index. N/A 1-5 If important in this specialty, rate the physical appearance of the book N/A 1-10 Is this a worthwhile contribution to the field? 8 1-10 If this is a 2nd or later edition, is this new edition needed? 10 ©2024 Doody Enterprises, Inc.