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Background: A pressure ulcer (PU) can cause several complications in patients and lead to a poor prognosis. It is therefore an important indicator of the quality of care received. The occurrence of this wound is more common and dangerous in intensive care unit (ICU). Given the critical role nurses play in PU prevention, evaluating their knowledge, attitude, and practice in this area is essential. Therefore, this study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding PU prevention among ICU nurses working in Al-Basra and Dhi-Qar cities-Iraq.
Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study included 231 ICU nursing staff working in hospitals in Al-Basra and Dhi-Qar cities, Iraq, during August to September 2022. The subjects were recruited through census. Data was collected electronically using questionnaires to assess knowledge, attitude and practice regarding PU prevention. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics, including independent t-test, chi-square test, and Fisher exact test were utilized for data analysis. The data were analyzed using SPSS 22.0 with a significance level of less than 0.05.
Results: According to the results, the mean score of knowledge, attitude and practice of nurses regarding the prevention of PU were 6.00 ± 2.51, 35.52 ± 3.97 and 24.26 ± 5.68, respectively, indicating a lack of knowledge and unfavorable levels of attitude and practice regarding PU. Moreover, there was a significant relationship between knowledge about PU and participation in in-service training programs on PU ( P=0.021). There was also a positive significant relationship between the PU practice and years of practical experience in the ICU (p=0.017).
Conclusion: Based on the study's findings, efficient and practical in-service nursing programs should be implemented to enhance the knowledge, attitude, and practice of ICU nurses regarding PU prevention in these hospitals.
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