Educating on Xylazine-associated wound care best practices : a DNP project

Problem: There has been an increase in xylazine use across the United States. This is due to xylazine being used as an adulterant into illicit drugs. There are several adverse effects from xylazine use, with a major complication being xylazine-associated wounds. Purpose: To spread awareness about the dangers of xylazine to healthcare professionals and the general public. Also, to make healthcare professionals aware of the most current evidence based practice treatment for xylazine-associated wounds. Methods: Conducting a case conference at a Michigan hospital to educate healthcare providers including physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), clinical nurse specialists, and nurses. By utilizing a media platform, awareness of xylazine will also be able to reach a more general public. Results: Case conference participants that partook in the post-education survey showed increase confidence in diagnosing and treating xylazine-associated wounds. Conclusions: Increasing awareness and spreading education regarding current xylazine-associated wound care best practices has the potential to increase confidence in healthcare professionals.

Author dc:creator

• Pond, Laura

Contributors dc:contributor

• Iseler, Jackie

• Substance abuse--Patients
• Wounds and injuries--Diagnosis
• Wounds and injuries--Treatment
• Medical protocols
• Xylazine

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

dnp:71
oclc:1569639930
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OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:d.lib.msu.edu:dnp_71