Attitude and preventive practices of pressure ulcers among orthopedic nurses in a tertiary hospital in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pressure ulcers (PUs), which affect millions of people worldwide, are among the five most prevalent hospitalized cases causing adverse impairment. Nevertheless, pressure ulcers are largely preventable, and their management depends on their severity. The authors, therefore, explored the attitude and preventive practices of pressure ulcers among orthopedic nurses in a tertiary hospital in Ghana.

Methods

An exploratory descriptive qualitative approach was employed for this study to help researchers explore the attitude and practices toward PU (Pressure Ulcer). Purposive sampling approach was employed, and data was analyzed using thematic content analysis. The sample size for this study was 30 which was obtained based on saturation. Participants were engaged in face-t

SUBMITTER: Appiah EO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10490930 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature