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Medical Device Related Pressure Injury was incorporated into the redefinition of pressure injuries during the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel 2016 Staging Consensus Conference. It is evident that this type of iatrogenic injury is gradually receiving more attention. Unlike pressure injuries over a bony prominence, which may be alleviated by repositioning different body parts, injuries that require non-retractable medical devices to be securely fastened to an injury site carry a higher risk of causing pressure injuries and of requiring subsequent care in a clinical setting. Furthermore, facial skin and mucosal membranes are the most common sites of Medical Device Related Pressure Injuries. Once these injuries occur, they easily result in damage to appearance, loss of function, and even bone exposure and infection, which may lead to medical disputes. Therefore, in recent years, research and exploration in this field has increased in many countries. However, discussions regarding Medical Device Related Pressure Injuries in Taiwan are still lacking. Thus, the aim of this article is to discuss the definition, risk factors, damage classification, and prevention strategies of Medical Device Related Pressure Injuries by combining domestic and international literature reviews and clinical verifications for the purpose of providing knowledge to medical staffs in hopes of reducing the incidence of Medical Device Related Pressure Injuries and degree of damage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Hematopoietic stem cell donors have to face alterations in life style and receive medical care throughout the donation process. Various coping strategies were adopted to influence donors' experiences in the process. Purpose: to explore the subjective experiences of hematopoietic stem cells donors. Methods: A qualitative study was designed and fifteen donors were purposely recruited from a teaching hospital in eastern Taiwan. In-depth interview was conducted until data saturation. A total of 15 in-depth interviews were conducted, once per participant, and the data were analyzed and concluded by content analysis. Result: According to the interview data, 11 themes in 5 stages were identified. At the stage of registration and pairing: altruism; at the stage of successful pairing: surprise, commitment, seeking medical information, and expectation of support; at the stage of donation preparation: nurturing new life; at the stage of donation: psychological burden and spiritual support; at the stage of post-donation: new life experience, recognition of self-worth, blessing, and gratitude, Conclusion/Practical Applications: this study provides an insight into the emotional experience of donors that can serve as a foundation for health care professionals in their provision of individualized care for future donors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Medical Device Related Pressure Injury was incorporated into the redefinition of pressure injuries during the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel 2016 Staging Consensus Conference. It is evident that this type of iatrogenic injury is gradually receiving more attention. Unlike pressure injuries over a bony prominence, which may be alleviated by repositioning different body parts, injuries that require non-retractable medical devices to be securely fastened to an injury site carry a higher risk of causing pressure injuries and of requiring subsequent care in a clinical setting. Furthermore, facial skin and mucosal membranes are the most common sites of Medical Device Related Pressure Injuries. Once these injuries occur, they easily result in damage to appearance, loss of function, and even bone exposure and infection, which may lead to medical disputes. Therefore, in recent years, research and exploration in this field has increased in many countries. However, discussions regarding Medical Device Related Pressure Injuries in Taiwan are still lacking. Thus, the aim of this article is to discuss the definition, risk factors, damage classification, and prevention strategies of Medical Device Related Pressure Injuries by combining domestic and international literature reviews and clinical verifications for the purpose of providing knowledge to medical staffs in hopes of reducing the incidence of Medical Device Related Pressure Injuries and degree of damage.