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Pressure sore survey. Part 2: Nurses' knowledge.

M Maylor1, C Torrance

  • 1Pembrokeshire and Derwen NHS Trust, Haverfordwest, UK.

Journal of Wound Care
|May 8, 1999
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This study found that nurses generally have adequate knowledge about preventing pressure sores. The research suggests that motivation, rather than knowledge deficits, may be the key factor in pressure sore prevention.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Patient Safety
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Pressure sores represent a significant challenge in healthcare settings, impacting patient well-being and increasing healthcare costs.
  • Previous assumptions suggested a link between nurses' knowledge deficits and the incidence of pressure sores.
  • Understanding nurses' awareness and attitudes is crucial for developing effective prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of pressure sores within a National Health Service (NHS) trust.
  • To assess the knowledge and attitudes of nursing staff regarding pressure sore prevention.
  • To explore whether a lack of knowledge contributes to pressure sore formation.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted across acute and community settings within one NHS trust.

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  • Trained and untrained nursing staff from various work areas participated in the study.
  • Data on awareness and opinions related to pressure sore prevention were collected and analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • The study found no significant deficits in nursing staff knowledge that could explain the failure to prevent pressure sores.
    • Awareness and opinions among staff did not indicate major knowledge gaps.
    • Differences in knowledge levels between trained and untrained staff were not substantial enough to be a primary cause.

    Conclusions:

    • Lack of knowledge is unlikely to be the primary reason for pressure sore development in this NHS trust.
    • Individual or organizational motivation appears to be a more significant factor in pressure sore prevention.
    • Further research should focus on motivational aspects influencing clinical practice in pressure sore care.