The prevalence of facial pressure injuries among nurses during COVID-19 pandemic and its relationship to COVID-19 infection.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of facial pressure injuries related to personal protective equipment use in nurses and the relationship with getting COVID-19 infection.

Design

The study used descriptive and correlational online survey design.

Methods

Nurses in Turkey were recruited via an electronic link sent to their social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter), WhatsApp, and e-mail during the study: March-April 2021. Of them, 603 participants completed the survey form from all over Turkey.

Results/findings

Facial pressure injuries develop in nurses due to use of personal protective equipment. The rates of facial pressure injuries were higher in the nurses who were younger (p=0.002) and those who had less experience y

SUBMITTER: Ucar O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9526514 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature