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Published on: March 14, 2025

Pediatric skin care: what do nurses really know?

Jennifer Drake1, Wendi S Redfern, Eileen Sherburne

  • 1Neuroscience Unit, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA.

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Pediatric nurses possess general knowledge of pressure ulcer prevention but need education on individualized care. Improving nursing practice requires better resources and support for evidence-based interventions.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Patient Safety
  • Wound Care

Background:

  • Pressure ulcers pose a significant risk to pediatric patients.
  • Effective prevention strategies are crucial for improving patient outcomes.
  • Understanding nurses' current knowledge and practices is essential for targeted education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess pediatric nurses' knowledge regarding pressure ulcer prevention.
  • To explore nurses' beliefs and current practices in pressure ulcer prevention.
  • To identify barriers and facilitators influencing evidence-based pressure ulcer preventive care.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory, descriptive, and cross-sectional survey design was employed.
  • Data were collected from registered nurses in a children's hospital setting.
  • The study focused on current knowledge, beliefs, and practices related to pressure ulcer prevention.

Main Results:

  • Nurses demonstrated adequate general knowledge of pressure ulcer prevention.
  • A gap exists between nurses' knowledge and the individualization of preventive practices.
  • Nursing knowledge did not consistently align with actual nursing practice.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced education is needed for individualized pressure ulcer interventions.
  • Access to user-friendly, comprehensive resources is vital for nurses.
  • Implementing unit-based champions and standardized order sets can facilitate evidence-based practices.