| Title |
Crosby, Brandon MSN 2025 |
| Alternative Title |
Improving Skin Assessment Skills of Registered Nurses for All Skin Tones |
| Creator |
Crosby, Brandon |
| Collection Name |
Master of Nursing (MSN) |
| Description |
This collection features Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) project papers and posters submitted by graduate students as part of the requirements for degree completion. These projects represent applied research and evidence-based practice initiatives addressing a wide range of topics in clinical care, nursing education, healthcare systems, and community health. Each paper demonstrates the integration of advanced nursing knowledge, critical analysis, and practical solutions to contemporary challenges in healthcare. |
| Abstract |
Purposes/Aims: Pressure injury prevention in patients with darker skin tones requires a; practical skin assessment. This project aims to expand nursing skin assessment education; specific for darker skin tones and provide a resource tool to improve early detection and; prevention of skin breakdown.; Rationale/Background: The current literature in academia and clinical practice; education is dominated by fair skin assessment concepts. The literature illustrates a; universal gap between the early identification of pressure injuries in patients with darker; skin tones. Data over the last 8 months at a level 1 trauma center showed pressure injury; incidence was nearly three times higher in an ICU setting, with stage 2-4 pressure injuries; occurring substantially higher in patients with darker skin tones.; Methods: The Iowa Model for Evidence-Based Change and Excellence in Healthcare; served as the foundation for this project. A pre-and post-survey was conducted to assess; registered nurses' confidence and knowledge levels before and after the educational; intervention. An infographic was created to illustrate the current evidence-based practices; for conducting skin assessments across all skin tones. Additionally, a presentation and; hands-on skills assessment highlighted the differences in various Braden Scales,; providing essential foundational education.; Results: Nurses report increased confidence in conducting skin assessments for all skin; tones and in the early detection and prevention of pressure injuries.; Conclusions: Sound foundational education utilizing clinical practice guidelines for; assessing darker skin tones reduces the incidence of pressure injuries. Nursing education that addresses pressure injuries in darker skin tones improves patient outcomes and; reduces disparities. |
| Subject |
Medical protocols; Nursing--Study and teaching |
| Digital Publisher |
Stewart Library, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, United States of America |
| Date |
2025 |
| Medium |
Thesis |
| Type |
Text |
| Access Extent |
42 page pdf |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
The author has granted Weber State University Archives a limited, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce his or her theses, in whole or in part, in electronic or paper form and to make it available to the general public at no charge. The author retains all other rights. |
| Source |
University Archives Electronic Records; Master of Science in Nursing. Stewart Library, Weber State University |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6k402mx |
| Setname |
wsu_atdson |
| ID |
154081 |
| Reference URL |
https://digital.weber.edu/ark:/87278/s6k402mx |
