Evidence Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research Task 1 -XAP1 PRESSURE ULCERS Western Governors University

Quantitative Article A cost minimization analysis of olive oil vs. hyperoxygenated fatty acid treatment for the prevention of pressure ulcers in primary healthcare: A randomized controlled trial. Introduction The purpose of this study was to evaluate the cost difference of using hyperoxygenated fatty acids, rather than olive oil, for the use in preventing pressure ulcers in patients who have impaired mobility and are receiving in home care. (Lupiaez-Prez et al., 2017)

Review of the Literature The researchers cited 37 different articles to support their study in this article. A couple of the different topics that the researchers discussed were the cost...