Emily Haesler1, Joyce Pittman2, Janet Cuddigan3, Susan Law4, Yee Yee Chang5, Katrin Balzer6, Dan Berlowitz7, Keryln Carville8, Jan Kottner9, Mary Litchford10, Zena Moore11, Pamela Mitchell12, Dominique Sigaudo-Roussel13. 1. Curtin University, Perth, Australia; La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia; Australian National University Medical School, Canberra, Australia. Electronic address: emily.haesler@anu.edu.au. 2. University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL, USA; USA Health University Hospital, Mobile, AL, USA. 3. University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, USA. 4. Princess Margaret Hospital, Hong Kong. 5. Dover Park Hospice, Singapore. 6. Institute for Social Medicine and Epidemiology, University of Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany. 7. University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA, USA; Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research, VA Bedford Healthcare System, Bedford, MA, USA. 8. Silver Chain Group and Curtin University, Perth, Australia. 9. Charite-Universitätsmedidizin Berlin, Institute of Clinical Nursing Science, Berlin, Germany. 10. CASE Software & Books, NC, USA. 11. Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ireland. 12. Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand. 13. Laboratory of Tissue Biology and Therapeutic Engineering, National Scientific Research Center (CNRS), University of Lyon, France.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Consumer engagement is a requirement of high quality clinical guidelines. Developing strategies to engage consumers and incorporate the perspectives of individuals with or at risk of pressure ulcers/injuries and their informal caregivers was one priority in the recent update of the EPUAP/NPIAP/PPPIA's Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline. AIMS: The aims were to determine the goals of individuals and caregivers for pressure ulcer/injury care, priorities for pressure ulcer/injury education and biggest problems related to pressure ulcers/injuries. METHODS: An online, anonymous, international 10-item survey, accessible in nine languages was provided to individuals and their caregivers from April to October 2018. Descriptive statistics were used for quantitative data and a thematic analysis approach was used to analyse qualitative data. RESULTS: There were 1233 individuals from 27 countries who completed the survey. Overall, individuals and caregivers had similar goals of care. Reducing the size of pressure ulcer/injury was selected more often as a care goal than complete healing. Individuals, compared to caregivers, considered managing pain more important. Qualitative data analysis identified five themes including knowledge, attitudes, and skills; risk factors for pressure ulcer/injury; accessing pressure ulcer/injury care; quality of life for patients and caregivers; and the pressure ulcer/injury. CONCLUSIONS: The consumer survey provided consumer engagement and perspective that was incorporated into guideline development, including consideration during evaluation of the relevance and acceptability of recommendations, and assignment of recommendation strength ratings.
BACKGROUND: Consumer engagement is a requirement of high quality clinical guidelines. Developing strategies to engage consumers and incorporate the perspectives of individuals with or at risk of pressure ulcers/injuries and their informal caregivers was one priority in the recent update of the EPUAP/NPIAP/PPPIA's Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Ulcers/Injuries: Clinical Practice Guideline. AIMS: The aims were to determine the goals of individuals and caregivers for pressure ulcer/injury care, priorities for pressure ulcer/injury education and biggest problems related to pressure ulcers/injuries. METHODS: An online, anonymous, international 10-item survey, accessible in nine languages was provided to individuals and their caregivers from April to October 2018. Descriptive statistics were used for quantitative data and a thematic analysis approach was used to analyse qualitative data. RESULTS: There were 1233 individuals from 27 countries who completed the survey. Overall, individuals and caregivers had similar goals of care. Reducing the size of pressure ulcer/injury was selected more often as a care goal than complete healing. Individuals, compared to caregivers, considered managing pain more important. Qualitative data analysis identified five themes including knowledge, attitudes, and skills; risk factors for pressure ulcer/injury; accessing pressure ulcer/injury care; quality of life for patients and caregivers; and the pressure ulcer/injury. CONCLUSIONS: The consumer survey provided consumer engagement and perspective that was incorporated into guideline development, including consideration during evaluation of the relevance and acceptability of recommendations, and assignment of recommendation strength ratings.