Nurses’ knowledge of pressure ulcer risk assessment

Joseph, Jamuna; Clifton, Sian Davies

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“…Adequate application of incontinence management and measures are taken to prevent skin damage, such as preventive skincare based on principles of cleansing, enhancing the skin's moisture barrier, and regular turning and repositioning along with protection [15]. Timely and accurate assessment of pressure ulcers depends on individual need, with education on skin and risk assessment forming a key component [16].…”

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“…Nurses have a great position to advance best practices towards the prevention of PU. Therefore they are in need to be knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of pressure ulcers, and preventive strategies to reduce its incidence [16]. But according to a study conducted across the globe nurses do not have sufficient knowledge about pressure ulcer prevention, classification, and management [17].…”

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Nurses’ knowledge of pressure ulcer and its associated factors at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized hospital Hawassa, Ethiopia, 2018

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Background: Pressure ulcer is largely avoidable, but its prevalence rate increased more than 80% in a 13 years study. Nurses have a great position to advance best practices towards the prevention of pressure ulcers. Therefore they should be knowledgeable of the signs and symptoms of pressure ulcers, and preventive strategies to reduce its incidence, but there is limited evidence on nurses' knowledge and its associated factors to prevent pressure ulcers in Ethiopia. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 25-April 23/ 2018. A total of 356 nurses were selected by stratification with a simple random sampling technique. Pretested structured questionnaire with closed and open-ended questions was used to collect data. Frequency distribution and percentage were computed to describe each variable. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression with a 95% confidence interval was also carried out to see the effect of each independent variable on the dependent variable and declared statistically significant association with P < 0.05. Result: The mean knowledge score of nurses was 25.22 out of 41 item questions. Fifty-two point 5 % of nurses score above the mean. Males [AOR = 0.44, 95% CI (0.26-0.73)], working a maximum of eight hours [AOR = 3.57, 95% CI (1.48-8.61), not having training [(AOR = 2.31, 95% CI (1.14-4.61)], Low salary [AOR = 3.47, 95% CI (1.03-11.67)] were significantly associated with inadequate knowledge. Conclusion: Generally a nurse's knowledge of pressure ulcers was inadequate. Being female, working less than or equal to eight hours, not having the training and low working salary are contributors to a low level of knowledge for pressure ulcers.

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“…Adequate application of incontinence management and measures are taken to prevent skin damage merits serious attention, including evidence-based pressure ulcer prevention and management to redistribute pressure such as preventive skincare based on principles of cleansing, enhancing the skin's moisture barrier, and regular turning and repositioning along with protection (12). Timely and accurate assessment of pressure ulcers depends on individual nurses' knowledge of pressure ulcers, with education on skin and risk assessment forming a key component (13).…”

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“…Nurses have a great position to advance best practices towards the prevention of PU. Therefore they are in need to be knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of pressure ulcers, and preventive strategies to reduce its incidence (13). But according to a study conducted across the globe nurses do not have sufficient knowledge about pressure ulcer prevention, classification, and management (14).…”

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Nurses’ knowledge of pressure ulcer and its associated factors at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Hawassa, Ethiopia, 2018.

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Background: Pressure ulcer is largely avoidable, but its prevalence rate increased more than 80% in a thirteen years study. Nurses have a great position to advance best practices towards the prevention of pressure ulcers. Therefore they should be knowledgeable of the signs and symptoms of pressure ulcers, and preventive strategies to reduce its incidence, but there is limited evidence on nurses’ knowledge and its associated factors to prevent pressure ulcer in Ethiopia. Objectives: The study aimed to assess nurses' knowledge and associated factors towards pressure ulcer prevention at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Ethiopia, 2018. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 25 – April 23/ 2018. A total of 356 nurses were selected by stratification with a simple random sampling technique. Pretested structured questionnaire with closed and open-ended questions was used to collect data. Frequency distribution and percentage were computed to describe each variable. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression with a 95% confidence interval was also carried out to see the effect of each independent variable on the dependent variable and declared statistical significant association with P< 0.05. Result: The mean knowledge score of nurses was 25.22 out of 41 item questions. Fifty-two point five percent of nurses score above the mean. Males [AOR=0.44, 95% CI (0.26 – 0.73)], working a maximum of eight hours [AOR= 3.57, 95% CI (1.48 – 8.61), not having training [(AOR= 2.31, 95% CI (1.14 – 4.61)], Low salary [AOR= 3.47, 95% CI (1.03 – 11.67)] were significantly associated with inadequate knowledge. Conclusion: Generally a nurse's knowledge of pressure ulcer was inadequate. Being female, working less than or equal to eight hours, not having the training and low working salary are contributors to a low level of knowledge for pressure ulcer. Keywords: Knowledge, Nurses, Pressure Ulcer Prevention

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“…Joseph (15) 2013 To explore the literature about the use of tools by nurses to assess risk and identify patients at greater risk to develop PUs.…”

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Valoración de las heridas crónicas en el adulto: una revisión integrativa

Samaniego-Ruiz

Llatas

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2018

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Nurses’ knowledge of pressure ulcer risk assessment

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Nurses’ knowledge of pressure ulcer and its associated factors at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized hospital Hawassa, Ethiopia, 2018

Nurses’ knowledge of pressure ulcer and its associated factors at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Hawassa, Ethiopia, 2018.

Valoración de las heridas crónicas en el adulto: una revisión integrativa

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