This year, we're celebrating six transformative years of #StopThePressure! As Western Australia’s largest effort in pressure injury prevention, we have not only raised awareness but ignited a movement towards improved pressure care strategies across all healthcare settings. Join us, take action, and be the change for those at risk.
Join us in leading the change against pressure injuries. #StopThePressure is Western Australia’s largest initiative dedicated to prevention & management. Over six years, we've united thousands of passionate healthcare professionals dedicated to this cause.
Our team of expert clinical trainers travel the globe to bring you the latest in pressure injury research and innovations. What are the current best practices? Leverage their expertise to learn and share. Don’t miss the chance to discover something new!
Bring your party of work friends and we'll serve the platters! We’re rolling out the red carpet for everyone committed to this cause. #StopThePressure isn’t just a campaign; it’s a community. Expand your knowledge, take action, and be the change for those at risk.
Join us on Worldwide STOP Pressure Injury Day for an exclusive two-part seminar to improve your expertise in pressure injury prevention, treatment, and management through up-to-date knowledge and assistive technology innovations.
Part 1: Bridging the Pressure Gap - From Knowledge to Implementation
This dynamic session will empower you with crucial insights and skills for effective pressure injury management. By participating, you'll join an elite community of dedicated clinicians committed to revolutionizing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and intelligent utilisation of pressure care equipment.
Part 2: The Pressure’s On: Transforming Clinical Practice with Innovative Technologies
Designed for forward-thinking healthcare professionals, this hands-on training transcends theoretical concepts, offering you an immersive exploration of new-to-market assistive technologies reshaping pressure injury prevention and treatment. Immerse yourself in an interactive learning environment where theory integrates with practical application. Through direct engagement with relevant assistive technology, you'll gain an in-depth understanding of healthcare equipment, exploring its diverse applications and functionalities.
Transform your team event into an impactful drive of awareness and education by booking an expert trainer. Our dynamic toolbox sessions explore the latest strategies for preventing and managing pressure injuries, by focusing on a specific subject matter. Whether at your workplace or at Unicare, we’ll provide a delightful platter for your team to enjoy while they learn. Choose a subject matter from the list below or contact us to discuss your needs.
Your Client is at Risk of a Pressure Injury.
Now What?
Learn about evidence-based prevention strategies and what to include in care plans to mitigate risk factors. Explore innovative assistive technologies and best practices for individualised and proactive care.
(1 hour)
Unlocking the Secrets of Care Chairs:
Pressure Care & Positioning
Learn strategies for positioning individuals in a care chair to maximize comfort, mobility, and independence. Participate in engaging demonstrations that illustrate best practices in pressure care and positioning.
(1 hour)
Cushions: Features, Functions and Applications
Explore various cushion designs - foam, gel, air, and hybrid - and their benefits. Understand how materials impact skin integrity and learn to assess client needs, lifestyle, and clinical conditions to choose the most appropriate cushion.
(1 hour)
Maximising Bed Functions for Effective Pressure Care & Positioning in Community Health Settings
Explore clinical features of electric profiling beds and how to utilize them to their fullest potential. Learn practical techniques for repositioning individuals safely and effectively in the home to reduce the risk of pressure injuries.
(1.5 hours)
Selecting Mattresses for Residential Aged Care:
Tailoring Choices for Comfort and Support
Explore the critical factors influencing mattress selection for elderly individuals, including comfort, support, and pressure relief. Understand clinical features and their benefits to make informed decisions that promote better sleep and overall well-being for those in your care.
(1 hour)
Prescribing Shower Commodes with a Pressure Care Focus
Mastering effective pressure care techniques for shower commode users is essential for preventing complications related to extended sitting and immobility. Learn to safeguard skin integrity and reduce the risk of tissue damage.
(1 hour)
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Unicare's #StopThePressure campaign is Western Australia's largest effort aimed at preventing pressure injuries through education and the dissemination of effective prevention and management techniques.
#StopThePressure is designed to equip clinicians and caregivers with the latest information and techniques to deliver effective care for pressure injuries, which are a significant issue in healthcare due to their prevalence and the pain they cause to vulnerable populations.
#StopThePressure includes various events, such as seminars and workshops, that focus on sharing new developments and technologies in pressure injury treatment and care. These events are part of a broader effort to build a community focused on reducing the impact of pressure injuries across Australia. The campaign also emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary teamwork and technological innovations in managing pressure injuries.
This groundbreaking initiative has had a widespread positive impact on pressure injury care and was recognized as a finalist for Outstanding Achievement in Injury Recovery at the 2021 Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion Awards.
#stopthepressure is an initiative driven by Unicare Health to stop pressure injuries (PIs) from developing through the education of effective prevention & management techniques and intelligent use of pressure care devices.
 #stopthepressure was formed to provide up-to-date pressure care education and reinforces the clinical methodologies from the International Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of PIs.
 This initiative began in 2018 and is delivered year-round through workshops, seminars, community events and masterclasses.
 #stopthepressure is delivered through collaboration with providers caring for high-risk populations such as hospitals, aged care and disability providers.
 In a multidisciplinary approach to PI prevention and management, #stopthepressure integrates corporate and clinical boundaries to raise awareness and advocate, delivering targeted pressure care education to suit healthcare providers caring for high-risk populations.
Unicare measures the success of the #stopthepressure through the engagement and feedback from participants at educational events and seminars.
The campaign's impact is assessed by:
1. Attendance and Participation:
The number of clinicians and healthcare professionals attending #StopThePressure events, such as the 160 clinicians who participated in the 2023 seminar, is a key indicator of the campaign's reach and relevance.
2. Feedback and Relevance:
Participants provide feedback indicating the relevance of the seminars to their roles, the new skills and concepts they learn, and the improvement in their confidence as healthcare professionals. This feedback helps Unicare assess the educational impact of their events.
3. Positive Outcomes and Long-term Impact:
Unicare aims for their teachings to lead to long-term positive outcomes in pressure injury management. Success is gauged through the adoption of new practices and innovations in pressure care by clinicians who attend #StopThePressure events.
#StopThePressure has led to several notable achievements across various healthcare sectors:
These outcomes reflect the broad impact of the #StopThePressure campaign in promoting education and collaboration across healthcare sectors, ultimately aiming to reduce the incidence of pressure injuries and improve patient care.
#StopThePressure is funded by Unicare Health's Give Back efforts, utilizing proceeds from the sale of pressure care devices to improve the management of pressure injury care across various healthcare settings. This initiative is aligned with Unicare's 'More than care' values, and reinforces Unicare's reputation as a socially responsible business dedicated to improving patient outcomes.
Since attending the #StopThePressure events, clinicians have reported several changes in their practices related to pressure injury prevention and management:
Overall, the #StopThePressure events have equipped clinicians with the knowledge and tools to implement more effective and individualized pressure injury care strategies in their healthcare settings.
The latest research shared at the #StopThePressure events, particularly from the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP) conferences, highlighted several key takeaways:
These insights reflect a broader trend towards integrating technology and personalized care strategies in the prevention and management of pressure injuries.
