Prof. Nick Santamaria
Honorary
Nursing
92 Scholarly works
7 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2020
Journal article
The sorptivity and durability of gelling fibre dressings tested in a simulated sacral pressure ulcer system
DOI: 10.1111/iwj.135152020
Journal article
Positioning immobile critically ill patients who are at risk of pressure injuries using a purpose-designed positioning device and usual care equipment: An observational feasibility study
DOI: 10.1111/iwj.133652020
Journal article
High body mass index is a strong predictor of intraoperative acquired pressure injury in spinal surgery patients when prophylactic film dressings are applied: A retrospective analysis prior to the BOSS Trial
DOI: 10.1111/iwj.132872019
Journal article
Five-layer border dressings as part of a quality improvement bundle to prevent pressure injuries in US skilled nursing facilities and Australian nursing homes: A cost-effectiveness analysis
DOI: 10.1111/iwj.131742015
Research Contracts
Preventing Pressure Injuries in Aged Care
2015
Research Contracts
A cluster randomised trial of the effectiveness of Mepilex Border dressings in the prevention of sacral and heel pressure injuries in aged care facilities
2012
Research Grant
IMPROVING PATIENT DISCHARGE FROM THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF AN EVIDENCE-BASED PROTOCOL ON SAFETY AND QUALITY OF CARE
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2019
Journal article
An observational study of the maintenance of the 30 degrees side-lying lateral tilt position among aged care residents at risk of developing pressure injuries when using the standard care pillow and a purpose-designed positioning device
DOI: 10.1111/iwj.131422019
Journal article
Measuring Tensile Strength to Better Establish Protective Capacity of Sacral Prophylactic Dressings Over 7 Days of Laboratory Aging
DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000558694.20067.4f2019
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New Clinically Relevant Method to Evaluate the Life Span of Prophylactic Sacral Dressings
DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000558697.53057.8e2019
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Computer Modeling of Prophylactic Dressings: An Indispensable Guide for Healthcare Professionals
DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000558695.68304.412019
Journal article
Preventing pressure injuries in the emergency department: Current evidence and practice considerations
DOI: 10.1111/iwj.130922019
Journal article
The direct cost of pressure injuries in an Australian residential aged care setting
DOI: 10.1111/iwj.129922018
Journal article
Microclimate: A critical review in the context of pressure ulcer prevention
DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2018.09.0102018
Conference Proceedings
Calculating the direct cost of pressure injury treatment in an Australian residential aged care setting