Journal of Nursing & Care

Shu Yan Xia

Publications

• Research Article
  A New Approach to Reduce Pressure Ulcers and Improve Health of Scoliosis Surgery Patients
  Author(s): Shu Yan Xia, Chuan Hua Yu, TiYu Zhao and Hua ChangShu Yan Xia, Chuan Hua Yu, TiYu Zhao and Hua Chang
  
  Background: Spinal fusion is the common form of corrective surgery for scoliosis, and it is often accompanied with the occurrence of pressure ulcer development. New research and approaches are needed to address the incidence of peptic ulcer in surgical patients. Objectives: The study was designed to reduce/prevent the incidence of pressure sores and to improve the health of patients undergoing scoliosis surgery. Methods: 130 patients with scoliosis surgery were randomly assigned into two groups: 65 patients in the training group and control group, respectively. The patients in the training group received a pre-surgery visit with adaptive training on prone position prior to their surgery, while the control group received no such training. Surgery preparation time and total time in the surgical room were recorded for.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000343

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