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However, prolonged maintenance in this non\u2010physiological position, especially in patients with underlying comorbidities, increases the risk of pressure injuries (PIs).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Aim<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a nursing quality improvement (QI) project in reducing the incidence of stage II or higher PIs in ICU patients undergoing prone positioning.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Study Design<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This was a single\u2010centre, pre\u2010 and post\u2010intervention QI study conducted in an ICU setting. The intervention included the development of the nursing care protocol for prone\u2010positioned patients and the foam dressing application protocol for prone\u2010positioned patients, along with instructional videos, structured nurse training and enhanced supervision mechanisms. Given that stage II PIs signify damage to both the epidermis and dermis, representing a critical phase in their progression, this study focused primarily on the incidence of stage II or higher pressure injuries.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      A total of 70 patients were included, with 31 in the pre\u2010intervention group and 39 in the post\u2010intervention group. Before the intervention, 58.06% (18\/31) of patients developed stage II or higher PIs across 47 sites, most commonly on the cheeks (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20099, 19.15%). Post\u2010intervention, 25.64% (10\/39) of patients developed PIs, affecting a total of 10 sites, all classified as stage II, with the chin being the most frequently affected area (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20094, 40.00%). The intervention significantly reduced PI incidence by 55.83% (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u2009.006, odds ratio\u2009=\u20090.24, 95% CI: 0.08\u20130.69), with no stage III or higher injuries reported.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The implementation of the nursing QI project significantly reduced the incidence of stage II or higher PIs in ICU patients undergoing prone positioning. However, PIs continued to occur predominantly in the head and facial regions, such as the chin and ears, highlighting the need for targeted protective strategies for these high\u2010risk areas.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Relevance to Clinical Practice<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a structured QI approach in reducing stage II or higher PIs in ICU patients undergoing prone positioning. 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