Knowledge And Practice Towards Prevention Of Pressure Ulcers Among Nurses In Selected Private Hospitals In Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Nursing and health Science - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
This descriptive survey assessed knowledge and practice regarding prevention of pressure ulcer among nurses in selected private hospitals in Calabar Metropolis. A validated questionnaire was used to collect data from eighty nine (89) registered nurses working in 22 purposely selected private hospitals. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical method such as frequencies and percentages. Results revealed that: Majority (84.3%) of the nurses working at private hospitals in Calabar Metropolis have good knowledge of prevention of pressure ulcers. The level of practice of pressure ulcer prevention among nurses in the private hospitals was also good, Factors such as shortage of nurses, lack of utilization of research findings, poor work attitude of nurses, lack of nurses’ exposure to continuous education on current pressure ulcer preventive strategies, and lack of pressure prevention materials and equipments were found to be major factors affecting the practice of pressure ulcer prevention in private hospitals in Calabar Metropolis. Recommendations: more nurses should be recruited in private hospital so as to reduce work load. Nurses in private hospitals should be exposed to continous education, research and be provided with pressure Ulcer prevention materials and equipments. This will help them to practice pressure ulcer prevention effectively.
Authors and Affiliations
Ibor Julie Ikpi, Ella R. E, Fwacn Ella Michael Owan, Agba Mathias
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