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Description Of Medical-Surgical Nurses Care Of Patients At Risk For Pressure Ulcers, Barbara Jean Mayer Phd
Description Of Medical-Surgical Nurses Care Of Patients At Risk For Pressure Ulcers, Barbara Jean Mayer Phd
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Aim: The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore and describe the level of understanding of PU development and prevention and perceptions of implementing PU prevention measures in nurses caring for patients in medical-surgical units. Method: The study was conducted in three (3) community hospitals within the same healthcare system using an Interpretive Description approach. Six (6) focus groups were conducted including thirty (30) participants. Findings: Participants described their knowledge of PU development and prevention as good and perceived continuing education as important in maintaining knowledge levels. Two (2) methods of identifying patients at risk for PU development were …