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

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Last updated: 03 Jan 2025

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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.

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10.21608/ejhc.2023.327695

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pressure ulcer, Prevention program, Nurses' Performance, Patients' Outcome

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Mohamed Elesawy

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Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt

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Mohamed Amer Mahmoud

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Lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing Department Nursing College, Misr For Science and Technology University, Egypt

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Nazeh Mohamed Elderiny

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Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Helwan University, Egypt.

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14

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4

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43871

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2023-12-01

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2023-11-27

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2023-12-01

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511

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527

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1687-9546

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3009-6766

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Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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

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24 Dec 2024