Effect of an Educational Program on Nurses’ Performance regarding Reducing Pressure Ulcer and Safety of Immobilized Patients

Saad Soliman, Ebtsam; Mostafa Ragheb, Marwa; Abd El-Salam Sheta, Hala; Hamed Mohamed, Safaa

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2022.247768

Effect of an Educational Program on Nurses’ Performance regarding Reducing Pressure Ulcer and Safety of Immobilized Patients

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

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¹ Assistant lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University , Egypt

² Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

10.21608/jnsbu.2022.247768

Abstract

Background: Pressure ulcers remain a common problem in hospitals and the community. It is
more common among immobilized patients and is often related to the high incidence of lifethreatening complications that can be avoided by nursing care. Aim of study: Was to evaluate
effect of an educational program on nurses’ performance regarding reducing pressure ulcer and
safety of immobilized patients. Research design: A quasi-experimental, pre-test and post-test
intervention study design was implemented to achieve the aim of the current study. Setting: The
study was conducted at the orthopedic department in Benha University Hospital, Qalyubia
Governorate, Egypt. Sample: A convenient sample consisting of 50 nurses of both gender who
assigned caring the immobilized patients and a purposive sample consisting of 80 patients. Tools of
data collection: Four tools were used to collect data; I: Interview questionnaire. II:
Observational check list for nurses' practice. III: Braden Scale and IV: Patient's assessment
questionnaire. Results: Total knowledge level and total practice level mean scores immediate post
and after one month follow up of the program implementation were higher statistically significant
than preprogram. There was a marked decreased (improved) in total Braden scale post
implementation of program, implementation of educational program was very effective in reducing
pressure ulcer which was best predicted by patients’ age, weight, chronic disease, and length of
hospital stay. Conclusion: Application of the educational program is highly effective in improving
(knowledge and practice) regarding reducing of pressure ulcer and safety of immobilized orthopedic
patient, which supported the study hypotheses. Recommendations: Provide continuous education
and training sessions for nurses caring for immobilized patient to improve their knowledge and
practice about pressure ulcer prevention.

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