Research Poster Abstracts
12:00 AM1400Reducing complications in individuals with an ileostomy or colostomy
Ann Durnal, RN, BSN, WOCN
12:20 AM1401The Carville as a Community Screening Tool
Ann Marie Kahl, MS, RN, CWOCN
12:40 AM1402Study of a Contact Layer in the Local Management of Pediatric Wounds: Results of a European Clinical Trial
Anne Letouze, Véronique Voinchet, Serge Bohbot
1:00 AM1403The Relationship of the Standing Heel-Rise Test with Chronic Venous Disorders, Walking, Balance, and Gait in Persons with a History of Substance Abuse
Barbara Pieper, PhD, APRN, BC, CWOCN, FAAN, Thomas N. Templin, PhD, Thomas J. Birk, PhD, MPT, FACSM, Robert Kirsner, MD, PhD
1:20 AM1404Use of a Transparent Absorbent Acrylic Dressing* on Surgical Wounds
Brian Lahmann, MD, Christopher Joyce, MD, Nancy Atwood, BA
1:40 AM1405Testing the Efficacy of Two Products for the Prevention of Perineal Dermatitis in Immune Compromised Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Carole Bauer, BSN, RN, OCN, CWOCN, Elizabeth A. Galvin, MS, RN, AOCNS, Sandra Miller, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Alanna Kurosky, MSN, APRN, BC, Rita J. DiBiase, MSN, APRN, BC, AOCNS, Grace Marshall, RN, OCN
2:00 AM1406From Madness to Methodology...A One Day Pediatric Skin Prevalence Survey
Catherine F. Noonan, RN, MS, CPNP, Sandy Quigley, RN, CWOCN, CPNP, Martha A. Q. Curley, RN, PhD, FAAN
2:20 AM14072006 International Pressure Ulcer PrevalenceTM Survey Results
Catherine VanGilder, BS, MT, CCRA, Stephanie Decker, Gail Lanigan, RN, Gordon MacFarlane
2:40 AM1408Retrospective Study to Identify a Risk Profile for Pressure Related Deep Tissue Injury
Christine T. Berke, RN, BC, BSN, CWOCN, Joyce Black, PhD, RN, CWCN, CPSN
3:00 AM1409Using a Novel Contact Layer for the Management of Epidermolysis Bullosa Skin Lesions
Claudine Blanchet-Bardon, Serge Bohbot
3:20 AM1410Comparing the Effects of Two Topically Applied Skin Care Formulations on the Barrier Properties of the Skin via a Series of Biophysical Measurements
David Brett, BS, BS, MS
3:40 AM1411Comparison of the Moisture Control Capability of a Variety of Foam Dressings Including Newly Reformulated Hydrocellular Foam Dressings
David Brett, BS, BS, MS
4:00 AM1412Comparing the Barrier Properties of Several Skin Protectant Formulations via Biophysical Measurements
David Brett, BS, BS, MS
4:20 AM1413The Use of Silver Containing Dressings to Prevent Biofilm Formation by Acinetobacter Calcoaceticus and Mixed Burn Flora
David Brett, BS, BS, MS
4:40 AM1414The Chemistry of Cadexomer Iodine and its Potential Effect on the Biochemistry of the Chronic Wound
David W. Brett, BS, BS, MS
5:00 AM1415Rheological Characterization of Several Skin Protectant Formulations Utilizing Dimethicone
David W. Brett, BS, BS, MS
5:20 AM1416An Evaluation of Hyperoxygenated Fatty Acid (Hofa) and Its Effects on the Microcirculatory and Barrier Properties of the Skin
David W. Brett, BS, BS, MS
5:40 AM1417An in-vitro Assessment of the Relative Microbial Kill Capabilities of Cadexomer Iodine and a Dressing Composed of Hydrofiber with Added Silver
David W. Brett, BS, BS, MS
6:00 AM1418Transdermal Oxybutynin Treatment for Neurogenic Bladder: Patient Safety and QOL
Diane K. Newman, RNC, MSN, CRNP, FAAN, Michael J. Kennelly, MD, Gary E. Lemack, MD, Marilyn McIlwain, BS
6:20 AM1419New Use of an Absorbent Dressing Specifically for Fecal Incontinence
Donna Z. Bliss, PhD, RN, FAAN, Kay Savik, MS
6:40 AM1420Small Intestinal Submucosa (SIS*) Stimulates VEGF Secretion in Human Cells
Edith S. Nihsen, M.S., Michael C. Hiles, Ph.D.
7:00 AM1421Small Intestinal Submucosa (SIS*) Provides a Natural Extracellular Matrix Microarchitecture for Difficult to Heal and Chronic Wounds
Edith S. Nihsen, M.S., Chad E. Johnson, Ph.D.
7:20 AM1422Acceptability and Efficacy of Keratin-Based Dressings in the Chronic Wound: A Preliminary Trial
Fertram Sigurjonsson, Martin Than, MD, Rob Kelly, PhD, Hilmar Kjartansson, MD, Rob McPherson, PhD, Robert Smith, MD, Cathy Hammond
7:40 AM1423Dressing Effects on Cellular Proliferation and Assessment of Fibroblast'S Adherence in Vitro
François-Xavier Bernard, Serge Bohbot
8:00 AM1424Effect of a Wound Dressing That Utilizes Novel Technology on Extracellular Matrix Synthesis in Vitro
François-Xavier Bernard, Serge Bohbot
8:20 AM1425Cognitive, Affective, and Behavioral Dimensions of the Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Experience in Men with Parkinson's Disease
Helene J. Moriarty, PhD, RN, CS, Joanne P. Robinson, PhD, APRN, BC, Lisette K. Bunting-Perry, MScN, RN, CCRC, Annemarie Dowling-Castronovo, RN, MA, CS-GNP
8:40 AM1426Quality of life of colostomy people with and without plug system use
Isabel Cesaretti, L.A.C. Vianna, Vera Lúcia C. G. Santos, PhD, MSN, BSN, CETN, Ss Shiftan
9:00 AM1427Leg Ulcers and a New Foam Dressing: Results of Two French Multicenter Clinical Studies
Jean-Marc Bressieux, Jean-Luc Gerard, Jean-Luc Schmutz, Serge Bohbot
9:20 AM1428Shear Force Initiative Update
Jeanne Perla, PhD, RN
9:40 AM1429A Study of Combined Interventions: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy and a 100% Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose fiber dressing with Ionic Silver for the Management of a Surgical Flap
Jennifer K. Agosti, RN
10:00 AM1430The CONTOP Study: Improved Healing Of Delayed Healing Ulcers With Sustained Silver-releasing Foam Dressing Versus Other Silver Dressings
K.C. Munter, MD, H. Beele
10:20 AM1431Multisite feasibility study using A New Textile with Silver for management of skin conditions located in skin folds
Karen Kennedy-Evans, RN, CS, FNP, Debra Smith, RN, Barbara Viggiano, RN, WCC, Therese Henn, RN-CS, BSN, G/ANP
10:40 AM1432A comparison of subject reported skin health, comfort and satisfaction with two different leg bags for urinary drainage
Katherine Moore, PhD, RN, CCCN, Karen Murphy, BScN, Elizabeth Smits, RN
11:00 AM1433"What really helped me"A survey of post operative patient's ostomy educational needs
krystyna Dixon, RN, CWOCN
11:20 AM1434Measurement of Constipation Using Self-Report Instruments: What the Literature Tells Us
Lindsay McCrea, MS, APRN, BC, WOCN, FNP, Christine Miaskowski, RN, PhD, FAAN, Stacey Hart, PhD, Nancy Stotts, RN, EdD, FAAN, Madhulika Varma, MD
11:40 AM1435Use of Topical Negative Pressure with a New Wound Contact Layer* : Results of a Clinical Evaluation
Luc Teot, Zohra Ourabah, Serge Bohbot
12:00 PM1436Patients perspective on quality of stoma care
Marc JTM Bekkers, PhD
12:20 PM1437Nurses and physicians' agreements with evidence-based reccomendations for wound care of venous ulcer patients before and after two interventions: a Brazilian study
Maria H. Caliri, PhD, RN, Eline L. Borges, PhD, ET, RN
12:40 PM1438Teaching practices about pressure ulcer prevention and treatment at public nursing schools in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Maria H. Caliri, PhD, RN, Nádia A. Poletti, PhD, RN
1:00 PM1439Cost Reduction and Increased Patient and Staff Satisfaction Resulting from Improved Bathing System: A Comparative Study of Soap/Towel Bathing System versus Ready-To-Use Bathing System
Maria Lourdes De Ocampo, RN, CWOCN, APN
1:20 PM1440Simplifying Wound Care Through Standardized Protocols and Self Care Teaching Guides* in the Home Care Setting
Mary Ann Sallenbach, BA
1:40 PM1441Medication Delivery Via Indwelling Bowel Access System Plays Critical Role in Critical Care
Mary D. Still, MSN, RN, ANP-C, CCRN, Tracey A. Wilds, MSN, RN, ANP-C
2:00 PM1442Overcoming Life Discontinuity Following Ileostomy Surgery
Michael Riemer, B.S., Thomas Nichols, M.S., MBA
2:20 PM1443Heel Pressure Blister Prevention in Orthopedic Surgery Patients
Nancy L. Grandovic, RN, BSN, MEd., Kathy Valenty, RN, BSN, MSN, Judy Reiner, RN, BSN, MSN, Vanessa Santucci, RN, BSN, Shelley Wrotney, RN, BSN, Ken McHattie, BSHA, Diane D. Heasley, RN, MSN, MEd, CWCN, Tibor Ketzan, MD, Beth Jones, RN
2:40 PM1444Quality of Life with an Ostomy: Historic Perspective
Nancy McClees, CWOCN, MSN, Donalyn Hyland, RN, IIWC, Laura Bolton, Ph.D.
3:00 PM1445Management of Fistulas in the Abdominal Region - A non-comparative, multi-center investigation
Paula Erwin-Toth, MSN, RN, ET, CWOCN, CNS, Barbara Hocevar, BSN, RN, ET, CWOCN, Judy Landis-Erdman, BSN, RN, ET, CWOCN, James Wu, MD, G. Thomas Shires III, MD, Shirley Dunbar, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Anne Barnard, RN, BSN, CWOCN, CWS, Catherine Skinner, RN, BS, CWOCN, Diana Anderson, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Susan Snyder, RN, BSN, WOCN, Ann Navage, APRN, CWOCN, Ellen Duell, APRN, CCRN, CWOCN, Vicki Haugen, RN, MPH, CWOCN, OCN, Julie Powell, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Lea Hietala, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Sandra Griffin, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Cindy Owens, RN, BSN, MA, CWOCN, Cheryl Lynch, RNC, BSN, CWOCN
3:20 PM1446The Causes of Peristomal Skin Disorders
Per Herlufsen, RN, ET, Anne Grete Olsen, RN, Bente Carlsen, RN, Hanne Nybaek, Gregor B.E. Jemec, Tonny Karlsmark
3:40 PM1447Pain and Quality of Life of People with Chronic Venous Ulcers
See Hee Park, Nursing, Undergraduating, Student, Vera Lúcia C. G. Santos, PhD, MSN, BSN, CETN, Karine Azevedo S.L. Ferreira, BSN, PhD(s)
4:00 PM1448Negative Pressure Wound Therapy is Effective to Manage a Variety of Wounds in Infants and Children
Shannon Stone McCord, MS, RN, CPNP, CNS, CCRN, WOCN, Bindi Naik-Mathuria, M.D., Kathleen Murphy, BSN, RN, CWON, L. Hollier, MD, Oluyinka Olutoye, MB, ChB, PhD
4:20 PM1449Use of a 3-D soft foot teaching model for foot care
Shelly R. Burdette-Taylor, RN, BC, MSN, CWCN, CFCN, PhDc
4:40 PM1450Pre-Operative Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment
Terri Ross, MSN, RN, APRN, BC, CWOCN, ET, Sara Pulskamp, BSN, RN, CWOCN, ET
5:00 PM1451Nurse's Perceptions of Barriers and Facilitators to Using Research in Preventing Pressure Ulcers in the Care of Hospitalized Adults
Theresa M. Pittman, MS, RN, ANP, CWOCN
5:20 PM1452Parastomal hernia and use of appliances
Trude Rietveld
5:40 PM1453Early Results of a Pilot Surface Evaluation of the TotalCare® Bariatric Plus Therapy System
Valerie Pemberton, BSN, RN, CWOCN, Vickie Turner, BS, RN, CWOCN, Catherine VanGilder, BS, MT, CCRA
6:00 PM1454Indidence of pressure ulcers in institutionalized elderly
Vera Lucia CG Santos, Santos, Vera, Diba MST Souza III, Souza, Diba
6:20 PM1455Development of Uniform Terminology for Support Surfaces
Evan W. Call, MS, David M. Brienza, PhD, Mary Ellen Posthauer, RD, CD, LD
6:40 PM1456A comparative, open, randomized, multi-center, crossover clinical investigation of a new one-piece drainable pouching system vs. a similar one-piece pouching system
Catherine R. Ratliff, PhD, APRN-BC, CWOCN, Beryl P. Evans, MS, RN, CWON, Rebecca J. Smith, RN, CWON, Elisabeth Naeger, RN, CWOCN, Zoe Shepard, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Joan Dalgaard, RN, CWOCN, Cory A. Ercanbrack, RN, BS, CWOCN, Lori J. Goucher, RN, BSN, Julia M. Ringhofer, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Linda Lipscomb, RN, BSN, CWOCN, Byron V. Lipscomb, RN, Janet Stoia Davis, RN, CWOCN

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