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Pressure injury prevention knowledge in nursing professionals.
Ainhoa Nieto-García1, Leticia Nieto-García2, María Alba Roca-Biosca3
1Cardiology Service, University Hospital of Salamanca, Spain.
Journal of Tissue Viability
|November 17, 2025
Summary
Nurses in Spain demonstrate appropriate knowledge of pressure injury prevention guidelines. Higher education and more experience correlate with better scores on the Pressure Injury Prevention Knowledge Questionnaire (PIPK).
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Public Health
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Pressure injuries are a significant health concern in Spain, impacting all healthcare levels.
- Preventing pressure injuries is a nursing priority, requiring staff to have adequate knowledge.
- Identifying knowledge gaps is crucial for effective resource allocation in pressure injury prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the knowledge of nursing professionals regarding pressure injury prevention guidelines.
- To identify potential training needs among nurses for pressure injury prevention.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted.
- The Pressure Injury Prevention Knowledge Questionnaire (PIPK) was used for data collection.
- The study involved nurses from the Salamanca Health Area, Spain.
Main Results:
- 164 nurses participated, with 89% being women, averaging 36 years of age and 13 years of experience.
- The average global Knowledge Index was 85.2%, indicating a high level of understanding.
- Nurses with postgraduate training and more years of experience showed significantly higher knowledge scores.
Conclusions:
- Nursing professionals in the Salamanca Health Area possess an appropriate level of knowledge on pressure injury prevention.
- Findings align with existing literature on pressure injury prevention knowledge among nurses.
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