Effect of Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program on Nurses' Performance and Orthopedic Patients' Outcomes
Mohamed Elesawy, F., Mohamed Amer Mahmoud, W., Nazeh Mohamed Elderiny, S. (2023). Effect of Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program on Nurses' Performance and Orthopedic Patients' Outcomes. EKB Journal Management System, 14(4), 511-527. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2023.327695
Fatma Mohamed Elesawy; Wafaa Mohamed Amer Mahmoud; Sabah Nazeh Mohamed Elderiny. "Effect of Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program on Nurses' Performance and Orthopedic Patients' Outcomes". EKB Journal Management System, 14, 4, 2023, 511-527. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2023.327695
Mohamed Elesawy, F., Mohamed Amer Mahmoud, W., Nazeh Mohamed Elderiny, S. (2023). 'Effect of Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program on Nurses' Performance and Orthopedic Patients' Outcomes', EKB Journal Management System, 14(4), pp. 511-527. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2023.327695
Mohamed Elesawy, F., Mohamed Amer Mahmoud, W., Nazeh Mohamed Elderiny, S. Effect of Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program on Nurses' Performance and Orthopedic Patients' Outcomes. EKB Journal Management System, 2023; 14(4): 511-527. doi: 10.21608/ejhc.2023.327695

Effect of Pressure Ulcer Prevention Program on Nurses' Performance and Orthopedic Patients' Outcomes

Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Volume 14, Issue 4, December 2023, Page 511-527  XML PDF (846.56 K)
Document Type: Original Article
DOI: 10.21608/ejhc.2023.327695
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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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