Effect of Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program on Nurses' Performance and Orthopedic Patients' Outcomes | ||
| Egyptian Journal of Health Care | ||
| Volume 14, Issue 4, December 2023, Pages 511-527 PDF (846.56 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2023.327695 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Fatma Mohamed Elesawy1; Wafaa Mohamed Amer Mahmoud2; Sabah Nazeh Mohamed Elderiny3 | ||
| 1Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt | ||
| 2Lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing Department Nursing College, Misr For Science and Technology University, Egypt | ||
| 3Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Pressure ulcers in orthopedic patients are a major health concern with greater expectations of their development. It should be monitored in all admitted patients with a high risk for developing it. Orthopedic nursing staff must be aware with procedures required to avoid and minimize its incidence. Aim of this study: To evaluate the effect of pressure ulcer prevention program on nurses' performance and orthopedic patients' outcomes. Method: Quasi-experimental design was used to carry out the study. Sample of thirty-six nurses and eighty patients were recruited from orthopedic departments at South Valley University Hospital. Tools: Four tools included as follow a structured interview questionnaire; nurses' pressure ulcer preventive practices observational checklist, comprehensive skin assessment tool, and Braden Scale were utilized to assemble data. Results: The study showed that nurses' knowledge and practices were significantly improved towards pressure ulcer prevention after program implementation when compared to preprogram. Furthermore, there was a statistically significant difference in patient outcomes between the study and control groups (p< 0.05). Conclusion: The pressure ulcer prevention program has improved both nurses' performance and patients' outcomes. Recommendation: Providing continuing educational and training programs for nurses caring of orthopedic patients in order to strengthen their knowledge and practice related prevention of pressure ulcer. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Pressure Ulcer; Prevention Program; Nurses' Performance; Patients' Outcome | ||
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