Knowledge and use of pressure ulcer preventive measures in nursing homes: a comparison of <scp>D</scp>utch and <scp>G</scp>erman nursing staff

Meesterberends, Esther; Wilborn, Doris; Lohrmann, Christa; Schols, Jos M. G. A.; Halfens, Ruud J.G.

doi:10.1111/jocn.12352

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“…In the USA and some European countries, questionnaire surveys on the knowledge and practices regarding pressure injury prevention have been performed for physicians, nurses, and nursing students in acute care settings. [11][12][13][14] Similar reports from Japan have been published. 15,16 In the home care setting, Fujita et al recently evaluated a questionnaire survey on pressure injury prevention among caregivers at home care and clarified that the levels of knowledge and practice among them were relatively low.…”

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confidence: 73%

Knowledge and practice for pressure injury prevention among care managers in a home care setting: a cross-sectional study

Kohta¹,

Kameda²,

Morita³

2017

CWCMR

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Purpose: Previous studies on pressure injury prevention using questionnaire surveys have targeted physicians and nurses working in hospitals. However, few have administered surveys to social welfare professionals at home care. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the current level of knowledge and practice regarding pressure injury prevention among Japanese care managers. Patients and methods: A cross-sectional study among care managers working in a Japanese city was performed from June to July 2016. Data were collected using a questionnaire to assess the participants' knowledge of and practice for pressure injury prevention. The questionnaire included 1) measures of demographic characterization, 2) measures of knowledge, 3) measures of practice, and 4) measures of the difficulties of using pressure injury risk assessment scales. Results: A total of 48 participants were analyzed (response rate: 55%). The overall knowledge and practice scores were 78.6% and 61.8%, respectively. The percentages of participants who knew the risk assessment scales were 38%, 26%, and 13% for the Braden scale, the Ohura-Hotta scale, and the University of Kanazawa scale, respectively. We also observed that 50% of the participants in this study believed that the use of risk assessment scales in daily practice in home care may be difficult. Conclusion: Through the results of this questionnaire survey, we concluded that the current levels of knowledge and practice regarding pressure injury prevention among the care managers participating in our study were "moderate" and "low", respectively. Low scores were obtained for knowledge with respect to the question, "Using risk assessment scales". We will develop a new risk assessment scale as a bridge between both medical professionals and social welfare professionals. Practically, the authors recommend care managers should receive continuous education and practical training for pressure injury prevention in a home care setting.

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Section: Introductionsupporting

confidence: 73%

Knowledge and practice for pressure injury prevention among care managers in a home care setting: a cross-sectional study

Kohta¹,

Kameda²,

Morita³

2017

CWCMR

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“…When the literature is examined, it is seen that nurses have a positive attitude towards PUP. [15][16][17][18]30 This study also reveals that only in less than one-fourth of the nurses' attitudes towards PUP were positive.…”

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confidence: 57%

“…21,22,29 In the investigations done, the PUP knowledge levels of the nurses were determined to be 79.1%, 73.6%, 50%, 49.6% and 29%, respectively. 17,18,27,29,30 Meesterberends et al (2013) study establish that nurses should improve their knowledge on PUP. 30 Abou El Enein and Zaghloul (2011) and Panagiotopoulou and Kerr (2002) suggest that nurses need to increase their awareness of PUP.…”

Section: Knowledge Of Nurses Toward Pupmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…17,18,27,29,30 Meesterberends et al (2013) study establish that nurses should improve their knowledge on PUP. 30 Abou El Enein and Zaghloul (2011) and Panagiotopoulou and Kerr (2002) suggest that nurses need to increase their awareness of PUP. 23,29 This research iterates suggestions provided by Abou El Enein and Zaghloul (2011) and Panagiotopoulou and Kerr (2002) that nurses in Turkey need to make improvements on their level of knowledge regarding PUP because their current level of awareness stands at 51.9%.…”

Section: Knowledge Of Nurses Toward Pupmentioning

confidence: 97%

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Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Prevention of Pressure Ulcer: Intensive Care Units Sample in Turkey

Yılmazer¹,

Tüzer²,

Erciyas³

2019

Turkiye Klinikleri J Nurs Sci

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140pressure ulcer (PU) is significant problem in the healthcare services. 1,2 The development of PU can cause both prolonged hospital stay and more important costs for the healthcare system. 3,4 PU leads to complications for patients, with an increase in morbidity and mortality rates. [3][4][5] A AB BS S T TR RA AC CT T O Ob bj je ec ct ti iv ve e: : This study focused on assessing the knowledge and attitudes of nurses towards pressure ulcer (PU) prevention in intensive care units. M Ma at te er ri ia al l a an nd d M Me et th ho od ds s: : A cross sectional study was performed in eight intensive care units. 81 out of 95 nurses completed the questionnaire. The response rate of those who completed the questionnaire was 85.3%. As the data collection form of the study, "nurse information tool", "tool for PU information" and "attitude toward PU tool (APuP)" were used. The participating nurses were fully informed by the researcher about the purpose and method of the study and were asked to complete the tools. R Re es su ul lt ts s: : Approximately half of the nurses (48.1%) in intensive care units about knowledge of prevention of pressure ulcer is inadequate. Moreover, only in less than a quarter (21%) of the nurses have an attitude scores of equal to or greater than 75%. A significant negative correlation existed between knowledge levels and attitudes of nurses to prevent pressure ulcer (p<0.05). In other words, the positive attitudes of nurses decrease, as the level of knowledge to prevent pressure ulcer increases. C Co on nc cl lu us si io on n: : In conclusion, nurses' knowledge on prevention of pressure ulcer in intensive care units is inadequate. This study also explored that only in less than a quarter of the nurses' attitudes towards pressure ulcer prevention is positive. As the knowledge level of the nurses increases, the decrease in their positive attitudes is also thought provoking. In this study, it is thought that the individual differences of nurses are more effective on positive attitude than knowledge. Strategic plans (regular individual training, prevention policies and management, etc.) are necessary to improve both knowledge and positive attitude towards prevention of pressure ulcer. K Ke ey yw wo or rd ds s: : Pressure ulcer; prevention; knowledge; attitude; nursing Ö ÖZ ZE ET T A Am ma aç ç: : Araştırma, basınç yarasının önlenmesine ilişkin yoğun bakımda çalışan hemşirelerin bilgi ve tutumlarını incelemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. G Ge er re eç ç v ve e Y Yö ön nt te em ml le er r: : Araştırma, bir üniversite hastanesinin sekiz yoğun bakım ünitesinde kesitsel olarak gerçekleştirilmiştir. Yoğun bakım ünitelerinde toplam 95 hemşire görev yapmaktadır ve bu hemşirelerin 81'i (%85,3) araştırmaya katılmayı kabul ederek anketleri tamamlamıştır. Araştırmada veri toplama formu olarak, "hemşire bilgi formu", "basınç yarasına yönelik bilgi formu" ve "basınç yarasını önlemeye yönelik tutum ölçeği" kullanılmıştır. Araştırmaya katılan bütün hemşirelere araştırmanın amacı ve yöntemi açıklanmıştır. B Bu ul lg gu ul...

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“…Gunningberg et al found that knowledge of PU prevention among nursing staff in Sweden was inadequate, specifically with regard to reducing the degree and duration of pressure and shear. Other studies indicate that there is room for improvement regarding knowledge of PU prevention not just among Swedish nurses .…”

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confidence: 99%

Reduced pressure for fewer pressure ulcers: can real‐time feedback of interface pressure optimise repositioning in bed?

Gunningberg

Carli

2014

International Wound Journal

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The aim of this study was to (i) describe registered nurses' and assistant nurses' repositioning skills with regard to their existing attitudes to and theoretical knowledge of pressure ulcer (PU) prevention, and (ii) evaluate if the continuous bedside pressure mapping (CBPM) system provides staff with a pedagogic tool to optimise repositioning. A quantitative study was performed using a descriptive, comparative design. Registered nurses (n = 19) and assistant nurses (n = 33) worked in pairs, and were instructed to place two volunteers (aged over 70 years) in the best pressure-reducing position (lateral and supine), first without viewing the CBPM monitor and then again after feedback. In total, 240 positionings were conducted. The results show that for the same person with the same available pressure-reducing equipment, the peak pressure varied considerably between nursing pairs. Reducing pressure in the lateral position appeared to be the most challenging. Peak pressures were significantly reduced, based on visual feedback from the CBPM monitor. The number of preventive interventions also increased, as well as patients' comfort. For the nurses as a group, the knowledge score was 59·7% and the attitude score was 88·8%. Real-time visual feedback of pressure points appears to provide another dimension to complement decision making with respect to PU prevention.

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Knowledge and use of pressure ulcer preventive measures in nursing homes: a comparison of Dutch and German nursing staff

Cited by 24 publications

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Knowledge and practice for pressure injury prevention among care managers in a home care setting: a cross-sectional study

Knowledge and practice for pressure injury prevention among care managers in a home care setting: a cross-sectional study

Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Prevention of Pressure Ulcer: Intensive Care Units Sample in Turkey

Reduced pressure for fewer pressure ulcers: can real‐time feedback of interface pressure optimise repositioning in bed?

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