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Show Sepsis Awareness BACKGROUND This project aims to raise awareness about sepsis and educate the public about its early warning signs and symptoms. Many people are unfamiliar with sepsis and do not understand that it is a medical emergency. This lack of knowledge can result in delayed treatment, leading to complications, organ failure, and death. • 87% of cases originate in the community.1 • Yearly 1.7 million Americans develop sepsis, and 270,000 die.2,4 • Each hour without antibiotic treatment increases mortality by 8%.3,4 • Globally much of the public has limited knowledge or awareness.5 Educating the Community Kellie Bennion, BSN, RN, MSN Student Trish Gibbs, DNP, RN, CNE Lisa Vorkink, BSN, RN, MSN & Amy Carter, RN, CIC INTERVENTIONS The awareness campaign provides resources for the Weber County area, helping to increase their knowledge and improve sepsis outcomes. • Step 1: Pre-survey created to assess confidence levels/knowledge of participants • Step 2: Posters displayed in the community with messages and advertisements of in-person classes • Step 3: Community Sepsis Education Website created with corresponding educational materials • Step 4: Educational infographics posted on the website and social media posts • Step 5: Established In-person Community Sepsis Education classes in English and Spanish at the Health Department • Step 6: Post-survey created to measure participant’s confidence levels/knowledge upon completion of education IMPACTS Community education can positively impact rates of sepsis by METHODS • Increasing confidence levels of participants in recognizing sepsis 1,5 • Increasing awareness and helping to save lives 4,5 • Increasing understanding of the causes, signs/symptoms, and danger signs 1,4,5,6 • Offering education about the prevention of the condition 1,4,5 • Helping individuals seek medical care sooner, reducing complications 1,4,5,6 CONCLUSIONS REFERENCES 1Fiest, K. M., Krewulak, K. D., Brundin-Mather, R., Leia, M. P., Fox-Robichaud, A., Lamontagne, F., & Leigh, J. P. (2022). Patient, public, and healthcare professionals’ sepsis awareness, knowledge, and information seeking behaviors: A scoping review. Critical Care Medicine, 50(8), 1187-1197. https://doi.org/10.1097/CCM.0000000000005564 2Gaddis, M. L., & Gaddis, G. M. (2021). Detecting sepsis in an emergency department: SIRS vs. QSOFA. Missouri Medicine, 118(3), 253-258. 3Srzić, I., Adam, V. N., & Pejak, D. T. (2022). Sepsis definition: What’s new in the treatment guidelines. Acta Clinica Croatica, 61(1), 67-72. https://doi.org/10.20471/acc.2022.61.s1.11 4Leigh, J. P., Brundin‑Mather, R., Moss, S. J., Nickel, A., Parolini, A., Walsh, D., Bigham, B. L., Carter, A. J. E., Fox‑Robichaud, A., & Fiest, K. M. (2022). Public awareness and knowledge of sepsis: A cross-sectional survey of adults in Canada. Critical Care, 26(337), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-022-04215-6 5Sepsis Alliance. (2024, September 13). U.S. adults are lacking knowledge about infection and sepsis prevention. https://www.sepsis.org/news/sepsis- awareness-reaches-69-while-misconceptions-about-sepsis-and-infections exist/#:~:text=Sepsis%20Alliance's%20annual%20awareness%20survey,significantly%20from%2063%25%20in%202023 6Rechter, J. L., Buckholz, R. M., Plant, E. R., Klein, J. P., & Powers, J. (2022). Interactive sepsis education program improves nurses' knowledge and impact on patient outcomes. MedSurg Nursing, 31(6), 355-360. https://researchrepository.parkviewhealth.org/nursing-articles/61 7Buckwalter, K. C. (2017). Iowa Model of evidence-based practice: Revisions and validation. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 14(3), 175-182. https://doi.org/10.1111/wvn.12223 • Sepsis is a preventable condition that can affect anyone. Community education and awareness programs help increase an individual’s understanding of sepsis and help to save lives.4,5 • Sepsis awareness campaigns and education enhance understanding and foster trust between the community and healthcare providers, encouraging individuals to seek prompt care.4,5,6 • Different educational approaches provide a comprehensive strategy, allowing more individuals to become informed and boost their confidence in recognizing sepsis.1,2,3 |
