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| SN | Specific Objectives | Contents | Time (min) | Teaching Learning Method | Teaching Aid | Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | - Introduction - Self - Topic - Objectives - Pretest | 2 min 3 min 2 min | - | - | - | |
| 1. | At the end of the teaching, participants will be able to: Introduce bed sores | - Introduction of Bed Sores / Pressure Ulcers - Definition: A localized injury to the skin and underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of sustained pressure or pressure in combination with shear | 1 min | Interactive lecture + discussion | - | What is a Bed Sore / Pressure Ulcer? |
| 2. | List risk factors and causes of bed sores | - Risk factors and causes of Bed Sores: 1. Immobility / reduced activity 2. Spinal cord injury 3. Dementia 4. Parkinson disease 5. Congestive heart failure 6. Incontinence 7. Nutritional deficiency (hypoalbuminemia, low protein/calorie intake) 8. Moist skin, friction, shearing forces | 3 min | Interactive lecture + discussion | Flash card | What are the risk factors of Bed Sores? |
| 3. | List signs and symptoms of bed sores | - Signs and Symptoms: 1. Non-blanchable erythema of intact skin (Stage I) 2. Shallow open ulcer, red/pink wound bed (Stage II) 3. Full-thickness tissue loss (Stage III) 4. Full-thickness tissue loss with exposed bone/tendon (Stage IV) 5. Pain, warmth, swelling at site 6. Foul-smelling / purulent discharge in infected ulcers 7. Common sites: sacrum, ischial tuberosity, heels, greater trochanter, lateral malleolus | 2 min | Interactive lecture + discussion | Chart paper | What are the signs and symptoms of Bed Sores? |
| 4. | List diagnostic/assessment criteria for bed sores | - Diagnostic / Assessment Criteria: 1. Braden Scale for risk assessment (mobility, activity, sensory perception, moisture, nutrition, friction/shear) 2. Staging according to NPUAP: Stage I - IV + Unstageable + Deep Tissue Injury 3. Wound assessment: size, depth, exudate, odor, surrounding skin 4. Lab: CBC, albumin, wound culture in infected cases | 1 min | Interactive lecture + discussion | - | What is the diagnostic / assessment criteria for Bed Sores? |
| 5. | List preventive measures for bed sores | - Preventive Measures: 1. Formal risk assessment (Braden Scale) on admission 2. Reposition every 2 hours for high-risk patients; 2-4 times/day for others 3. Position at 30-degree angle to support surface 4. Use pressure-reducing devices: alternating air mattress, gel mattress, water mattress 5. Maintain good nutrition (protein, Vitamin C, zinc) 6. Keep skin clean and dry; manage incontinence 7. Use lifting devices to minimize friction and shear during transfers 8. Patient and caregiver education | 4 min | Interactive lecture + discussion | Chart paper | What are the preventive measures for Bed Sores? |
| 6. | Describe diet for a patient with bed sores | - Diet for Bed Sore Patient: 1. High-protein diet (eggs, milk, dal, fish, chicken) to promote tissue repair 2. Vitamin C-rich foods (citrus fruits, amla, guava) - 84% reduction in ulcer surface area reported 3. Zinc-rich foods (nuts, seeds, whole grains) 4. Adequate calorie intake to prevent cachexia 5. Iron-rich foods to correct anemia 6. Adequate fluids (2-3 litres/day) to maintain skin hydration | 3 min | Interactive lecture + discussion | Chart paper | What is the diet for a Bed Sore patient? |
| 7. | Describe a 1-day meal plan for a bed sore patient | - 1-Day Meal Plan: - Early morning: Warm milk + soaked almonds - Breakfast: Boiled eggs (2) + whole wheat bread + orange juice - Mid-morning: Amla juice / guava - Lunch: Rice + dal + fish/chicken curry + green leafy vegetables + salad - Evening snack: Roasted peanuts + lemon water - Dinner: Chapati + paneer/egg bhurji + vegetable curry + curd - Bedtime: Warm milk | 4 min | Interactive lecture + discussion | Newsprint | What is the 1-day meal plan for a Bed Sore patient? |
| Summary | - Summarization of key points | 2-3 min | Discussion | Discussion | Wh-questions |
Health teaching on bed sore i need following contents introduction of bed sorr risk factor of bed sore and its causes sign and symptkms diagnostic criteria staging and common sites of developing bed sore preventive measures management and summary
| SN | Specific Objectives | Contents | Time | Teaching Learning Method | Teaching Aid | Evaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Introduction • Self introduction • Topic introduction • Objectives • Pre-test | 2 min 3 min 2 min | — | — | — | ||
| 1. | At the end of the teaching, participants will be able to: Introduce bed sores | • Definition: A localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, resulting from sustained pressure or pressure combined with shear. • Also called: Decubitus ulcer, Pressure sore, Pressure injury • Prevalence: 7–9% in acute care; 11% in long-term care; affects 3 million people annually | 1 min | Interactive lecture + discussion | — | What is a Bed Sore / Pressure Ulcer? |
| 2. | List risk factors and causes of bed sores | • Risk Factors: 1. Immobility / reduced activity 2. Spinal cord injury 3. Dementia 4. Parkinson disease 5. Congestive heart failure 6. Incontinence 7. Poor nutrition (hypoalbuminemia, low protein/calorie) 8. Anemia • Pathogenic causes: Pressure, Shearing forces, Friction, Moisture | 3 min | Interactive lecture + discussion | Flash card | What are the risk factors and causes of Bed Sores? |
| 3. | List signs and symptoms of bed sores | • Signs & Symptoms: 1. Non-blanchable redness/erythema over bony prominence 2. Warmth, swelling, tenderness at site 3. Shallow open ulcer with red/pink wound bed 4. Full-thickness tissue loss; subcutaneous fat visible 5. Exposed bone, tendon, or muscle (severe) 6. Slough or dark eschar on wound 7. Purulent, foul-smelling discharge (if infected) 8. Fever, confusion (if sepsis develops) | 2 min | Interactive lecture + discussion | Chart paper | What are the signs and symptoms of Bed Sores? |
| 4. | List diagnostic criteria, staging, and common sites of bed sores | • Assessment Tools: - Braden Scale (sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, friction/shear) - Waterlow Score; Norton Risk Assessment Scale • NPUAP Staging: Stage I - Non-blanchable erythema; intact skin Stage II - Partial-thickness loss; shallow open ulcer Stage III - Full-thickness loss; fat visible, no bone/tendon Stage IV - Full-thickness loss; exposed bone/tendon/muscle Unstageable - Covered by slough or eschar Deep Tissue - Purple/maroon intact skin or blood blister • Common Sites: Sacrum, Ischial tuberosity, Greater trochanter, Heel, Lateral/Medial malleolus, Occiput | 3 min | Interactive lecture + discussion | Chart paper / Diagram | What is the diagnostic criteria and staging of Bed Sores? |
| 5. | List preventive measures of bed sores | • Preventive Measures: 1. Formal risk assessment on admission (Braden Scale) 2. Reposition every 2 hours (high-risk); 2–4 times/day (moderate risk) 3. Position at 30-degree angle to support surface 4. Pressure-reducing devices: alternating air mattress, gel mattress, water mattress 5. Use lifting devices - avoid dragging during transfers 6. Keep skin clean and dry; manage incontinence promptly 7. Adequate nutrition: high protein, Vitamin C, zinc, calories 8. Regular skin inspection at all bony prominences 9. Patient and caregiver education | 4 min | Interactive lecture + discussion | Chart paper | What are the preventive measures of Bed Sores? |
| 6. | Describe management of bed sores | • General/Systemic: - Treat underlying diseases - Nutritional support: Protein + Vitamin C (84% reduction in ulcer area reported) - Correct anemia; air-fluidized bed therapy • Local Wound Care: - Clean with normal saline (avoid H2O2, povidone-iodine) - Wet-to-dry saline dressings - Hydrocolloid dressings for Stage II - Enzymatic debridement for necrotic tissue - Surgical debridement for deep/refractory wounds • Antibiotics: Mild: Cephalexin / Clindamycin Moderate: Clindamycin + Ciprofloxacin (2–4 wks) Severe: Piperacillin/Tazobactam or Imipenem (up to 12 wks) • Surgical: Flap closure for refractory Stage III/IV ulcers | 4 min | Interactive lecture + discussion | Chart paper | What is the management of Bed Sores? |
| Summary | • Key points summarized: - Definition & prevalence - Risk factors & pathogenic causes - Signs, symptoms & complications - NPUAP Staging (I–IV + Unstageable + Deep Tissue) - Common sites - Prevention & management | 3 min | Discussion | Discussion | Wh-questions |
BedSore Health Teaching Plan
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