sábado, 20 de mayo de 2017

Nurse scientists generate new knowledge for Air Force | Health.mil

Nurse scientists generate new knowledge for Air Force | Health.mil

Health.mil

Nurse scientists generate new knowledge for Air Force


Members of the of the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron assist patients on medical transport flight out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Air Force nurse scientists are conducting valuable research to improve en route patient care during aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Willis)

Members of the of the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron assist patients on medical transport flight out of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Air Force nurse scientists are conducting valuable research to improve en route patient care during aeromedical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Willis)



FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Nurse scientists are nurses who have achieved a doctorate in nursing science, and engage in research to inform evidence based practices. The Air Force currently has only 12 nurse scientists on active duty, but they make a big contribution to Air Force Medicine.
“In the Air Force, nurse scientists are a small group of specially trained individuals, who conduct original research to generate new knowledge,” said Air Force Col. Susan Dukes, Commandant of the Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. “Having a nurse scientist lead an inter-disciplinary research team helps create a blend of expertise to impact patient care, which is what we all want.”
Nurse scientists’ areas of research focus primarily on problems related to nursing care or experience. One example is research into pressure injuries in the en route care environment. Pressure injuries occur when a person is immobilized for a long time, and can lead to the skin breaking down, a potential problem for aeromedical evacuation patients.
“Pressure injuries and the reduction of pressure ulcers have traditionally been unique to nursing care,” said Dukes. “Our research looked at the risk factors that lead to the development of pressure ulcers in Critical Care Air Transport patients, who travel for a long time in tight circumstances. We looked at various interventions to remove pressure in the CCAT environment.”
CCAT plays a critical role in the aeromedical evacuation system, and cutting down on pressure injuries incurred during transport improves patient comfort and outcomes.
“This particular issue was identified by nurses on the CCAT teams as a problem,” said Dukes. “Our nurse scientists conducted research to determine how patients are developing pressure ulcers, and then additional research on how to prevent pressure ulcers.”
Air Force nurse scientists also conducted research into pain management for patients during en route care. A nurse scientist was on board air evacuation flights, observing and documenting how the care team treated pain.
“We often think of pain control as administering medication,” said Dukes. “For this study, the nurse scientist also observed the environment and interactions between the patient and care team. This let them identify barriers to patients’ pain being treated.”
The study found that during these flights, noise was a significant barrier to communication between providers and patients. When the results were presented to Air Mobility Command, they incorporated them into training programs for flight nurses and medical technicians to make them aware of this challenge.
Having a nurse’s perspective drives research that makes fast, tangible improvements in patient care. Working with practicing nurses, nurse scientists make real contributions to improving the outcomes for wounded, ill and injured service members.
“I’ve found that what really inspires people in my field is our passion for taking care of wounded warriors,” said Dukes. “Whether it’s in the back of an airplane or in a deployed environment, working in the military can be really tough. It’s difficult physically and mentally, but nurses and nurse scientists are a group of true professionals who are really committed to the health and welfare of our service members.”
Disclaimer: Re-published content may have been edited for length and clarity. Read original post.




Decision Brief Improving Defense Health Program Medical Research Processes

Presentation
2/9/2017
Decision Brief: Public Health Subcommittee Improving Defense Health Program Medical Research Processes
Recommended Content:
Research and Innovation

Minutes: February 9, 2017

Meeting Reference
2/9/2017
Minutes from the DHB meeting on February 9, 2017
Recommended Content:
Research and Innovation

Agenda: February 9, 2017

Meeting Reference
2/9/2017
Agenda for the February 9, 2017 DHB Meeting
Recommended Content:
Research and Innovation | Access, Cost, Quality, and Safety

Defense Health Agency Overview

Presentation
2/9/2017
Defense Health Agency Overview
Recommended Content:
Military Medical History | Research and Innovation

Overview of Air Force Medical Service

Presentation
2/9/2017
Overview of Air Force Medical Service
Recommended Content:
Research and Innovation | Military Medical History

Tiny life-saving device receives FDA clearance

Article
2/3/2017
U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research senior scientist, Victor Convertino, Ph.D. (right), demonstrates the functions and capabilities of the Compensatory Reserve Index to Army Maj. Gen. Barbara Holcomb, commanding general, U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command. (U.S. Army photo by Steven Galvan)
The ability to measure the body's capacity to compensate for blood loss has been the focus of researchers at the USAISR for years
Recommended Content:
Research and Innovation | Technology

BLAST: Greater speed, accuracy in recognizing brain injury

Article
1/18/2017
Marines shield themselves from a detonated explosive charge during a breaching exercise. Modern body armor better protects warfighters against shrapnel from explosive blasts. However, they still face the resulting blast pressure and shock wave that could cause traumatic brain injury. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos)
The Office of Naval Research is sponsoring the development of a portable, three-part system that can measure blast pressure, establish injury thresholds for the brain and analyze potential TBI symptoms
Recommended Content:
Technology | Research and Innovation | Traumatic Brain Injury

Military medicine provides ‘world-class solutions for combat casualties’

Article
1/17/2017
Osseointegration, a process which attaches a prosthetic limb directly to the skeleton, can be an alternative option to traditional socket-based prosthetics for qualified patients. It is currently undergoing clinical trials at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua D. Sheppard)
Walter Reed’s osseointegration program is working help amputee service members who have difficulty with socket-based prosthetics achieve maximum functional capability through an alternative and comfortable solution
Recommended Content:
Warrior Care | Extremities Loss | Research and Innovation

Army scientists use fluorescent gels to study blast pressure on the brain

Article
1/11/2017
Army Research Laboratory researcher Nile Bunce uses ultraviolet light to illuminate fluorescent materials that may shed light on the effects of blast pressure on the human brain. (U.S. Army photo by David McNally)
Army researchers are studying the physiological effects of blast pressure on the brain
Recommended Content:
Research and Innovation

Scientists use fluorescent gels for innovative brain research

Video
1/11/2017
Scientists use fluorescent gels for innovative brain research
Army researchers are studying the physiological effects of blast pressure on the brain in order to discover technology solutions to protect Soldiers.
Recommended Content:
Research and Innovation

MHS year in review: A look into malaria research

Article
12/27/2016
The antimalarial medication Malarone was issued to service members deployed to West Africa in support of Operation United Assistance (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. V. Michelle Woods)
With two vaccines and an antimalarial drug set to begin clinical trials next year, Walter Reed Institute of Research looks back on its work in malaria research over the past year.
Recommended Content:
Preventive Health | Research and Innovation

Year in Review: MHS stepped up measures against antibiotic resistant bacteria

Article
12/6/2016
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan saw a rise in antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. In 2016 the Military Health System stepped up efforts to identify and study such bacteria and share information gathered with the larger health-care community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Stewart)
If the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria continues unchecked, we will be at a point where we really don’t have antibiotics to treat simple things
Recommended Content:
Health Readiness | Public Health | Preventive Health | Research and Innovation

Improving Defense Health Program Medical Research Processes

Presentation
11/1/2016
Improving Defense Health Program Medical Research Processes briefing to the Defense Health Board, Nov. 1, 2016.
Recommended Content:
Research and Innovation

Minutes: November 1, 2016

Meeting Reference
11/1/2016
Minutes for the DHB Meeting on November 1, 2016
Recommended Content:
Research and Innovation

Classifying the Histomorphology of Prostatic Adenocarcinoma with Deep Neural Networks

Presentation
11/1/2016
Classifying the Histomorphology of Prostatic Adenocarcinoma with Deep Neural Networks
Recommended Content:
Research and Innovation | Technology

No hay comentarios:

Publicar un comentario