Abstract
Purpose: This descriptive correlational study aimed to investigate the relationship between the knowledge of nurses in pressure ulcer prevention and their attitude towards the use of Braden scale.
Methods: Seventy seven full time staff nurses who has experienced using the Braden scale and who are working in intensive care units, medical, surgical, or orthopedic wards were chosen through purposive sampling. Two pilot tested questionnaires were circulated into two private hospitals in Metro Manila to determine the knowledge of nurses in pressure ulcer prevention and their attitude towards the use of Braden scale.
Results: Results showed that the respondents have a positive attitude (mean score = 3.97) in using the Braden scale. However, their knowledge regarding pressure ulcer prevention was found to be inadequate (mean score = 76.94%). Moreover, results showed a weak positive relationship between the knowledge of nurses in pressure ulcer prevention and their attitude towards the use of Braden scale, however, this relationship was found to be not significant (r=0.1141, t=0.995).
Conclusion: Nurses play a pivotal role in pressure ulcer prevention. However, nurses' knowledge in pressure ulcer prevention and their attitude towards screening for pressure ulcer risk are at a divide. While nurses believe that using pressure ulcer risk assessment scales like the Braden scale is important; their knowledge of pressure ulcer prevention is still relatively low. Despite of the increase in the attitude of nurses, a more aggressive approach to pressure ulcer prevention is necessary, starting with boosting nurses' knowledge through continuous training and education.
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Presentation
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Text-based Document
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Keywords:
Knowledge and Attitude, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Braden Scale
Recommended Citation
Maravilla, Joemer Calderon; Lucero, Melowean Hurtado; Alejo, Teodoro Eugenio Y.; Marquez, Maricar Mae Agustin; Medina, Marc Joseph Cataquis; Pasamba, Marisse Diaz; Maer, Glaiza G.; de Guzman, Barbara Michelle; Marmeto, Ray Jorge Bundang; Lumba, Rizza Marjorie B.; Lugo, Trifina Baquiran; Ologenio, Verna Mae Jose; Mendoza, Angely S.; and Quicho, Joyce Ann Bautista, "The knowledge of nurses in pressure ulcer prevention and their attitude towards the use of Braden Scale" (2012). INRC (Congress). 171.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2012/presentations_2012/171
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23rd International Nursing Research Congress
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Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Brisbane, Australia
Conference Year
2012
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The knowledge of nurses in pressure ulcer prevention and their attitude towards the use of Braden Scale
Brisbane, Australia
Purpose: This descriptive correlational study aimed to investigate the relationship between the knowledge of nurses in pressure ulcer prevention and their attitude towards the use of Braden scale.
Methods: Seventy seven full time staff nurses who has experienced using the Braden scale and who are working in intensive care units, medical, surgical, or orthopedic wards were chosen through purposive sampling. Two pilot tested questionnaires were circulated into two private hospitals in Metro Manila to determine the knowledge of nurses in pressure ulcer prevention and their attitude towards the use of Braden scale.
Results: Results showed that the respondents have a positive attitude (mean score = 3.97) in using the Braden scale. However, their knowledge regarding pressure ulcer prevention was found to be inadequate (mean score = 76.94%). Moreover, results showed a weak positive relationship between the knowledge of nurses in pressure ulcer prevention and their attitude towards the use of Braden scale, however, this relationship was found to be not significant (r=0.1141, t=0.995).
Conclusion: Nurses play a pivotal role in pressure ulcer prevention. However, nurses' knowledge in pressure ulcer prevention and their attitude towards screening for pressure ulcer risk are at a divide. While nurses believe that using pressure ulcer risk assessment scales like the Braden scale is important; their knowledge of pressure ulcer prevention is still relatively low. Despite of the increase in the attitude of nurses, a more aggressive approach to pressure ulcer prevention is necessary, starting with boosting nurses' knowledge through continuous training and education.