Development of a care package to prevent medical device-related pressure injuries using the Delphi Method: A maintenance care package development study.

Abstract

Aim: The purpose is to develop a care package for the prevention of medical device-related pressure injuries using the Delphi Method.

Design: The study is a methodological.

Method: The care package was developed using the Delphi Method, a consensus-based technique. Two expert groups were selected to develop the care package to prevent medical device-related pressure injuries. The invitation letter and the questionnaire consisting of two questions were sent to the relevant experts via email and completed in three rounds after receiving responses. The scores from the experts were uploaded to the SPSS 25.0 software package. The range (R) was calculated as R = Q3-Q1. The differences (R) between the quartiles were examined. Items with R < 1.2 were accepted as having reached a consensus.

Results: As a result of the evaluation, it was organized as 83 items. As a result of the analysis of the scores of the second round of the Delphi Method, the range values of each item were examined. In the third round of the Delphi Method, it was found that consensus was reached in the third round on items 18, 29, and 56, on which consensus could not be reached in the second round, and the care package was accepted with 83 items.

Conclusion: An 83-item care package was created to prevent medical device-related pressure injuries in children.