Nurses' Performance towards Pressure Ulcer Prevention for Hospitalized Children

Abstract

ack of knowledge and skills, and negative attitudes in PU prevention contributes significantly to the occurrence or worsening of PU. Therefore, nurses require regular training and education in this area of practice Moreover, increased knowledge about PU prevention among nurses not only improves the quality of PU care but also reduces hospital stays, and the number of hospitalized children suffering from this condition. The nurses’ knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding to pressure ulcer prevention are enhanced through provision of effective education, willingness to change, clinical practice, availability of resources, sufficient equipment supplies, administrative support, and increased multidisciplinary team collaboration Aim of study: The aim of the current study was to assess nurse' performance regarding pressure ulcer prevention. The following research questions were formulated: 1. What is the level of nurses` knowledge regarding pressure ulcer prevention? 2. What is the level of nurses` attitudes regarding