The Technologic Imperative: A New Agenda for Nursing Education and Practice, Part 1
Article Abstract:
Computers and technology are increasingly part of health care, yet many nurses are not trained in these applications. Health care tends to emphasize cost over benefit, research funds are limited, and there is little nursing education infrastructure. Nurses who fail to adopt and use technologies that improve the quality of patient care risk being becoming generic health care workers.
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 1998
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Wound care dressings
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Health care providers should familiarize themselves with innovations in moist wound dressings and clinical practice standards. The basic criteria for wound healing involve cleaning of wound, air exchange, and protection from infection. Gauzes, gels, wound fillers, and biosynthetic dressings are options for various wound dressing needs.
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 1996
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