PERSPECTIVES ON PRESSURE INJURY PREVENTION PRACTICES AMONG NURSES: FACTORS AND PRACTICES EXAMINED

Author Name: 1. Dr. Mrs Khurshid Jamadar, 2. Prof. Jayashree Ajith, 3.Dr. Prema Krishnan, 4. Ms. Madhavi Bhure, 5. Mrs Chintal Shukla, 6. Seena Sahadeva, 7. Dr. Jagadish Hiremath, 8. Shailendra Lal, 9. Dr. Shivraj Singh Meena

Volume/Issue: 05/02

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2024-37381728/UIJIR

Affiliation:

1. Professor, Dr D Y Patil College of Nursing, Pimpri, Pune, India. khurshid2002@rediffmail.com
2. Principal, Naraina Nursing College Kanpur, India. achchuajith@gmail.com
3. Principal, Annai Veilankannis College of Nursing, India. krishnanprema73@gmail.com
4. Assistant Professor, MKSSS Sitabai Nargundkar College of nursing, Nagpur, India. madhavibhure7906@gmail.com
5. Assistant Professor, Krishna School of Nursing ,KPGU, India. chintalpurohit8@gmail.com
6. Nurse A, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital,  Sangrur, Punjab, India. seenaakku3054@gmail.com
7. Associate Professor, Shri K L Shastri Smarak Nursing College, Lucknow, India. jaggublue@gmail.com
8. Assistant Professor, Naraina Nursing College, India. shailsaxena1234@gmail.com
9. Professor, INSSR ITM University Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India. rshivrajmeena183@gmail.com

ABSTRACT

Pressure injuries (PIs), also known as pressure ulcers or bedsores, are prevalent in healthcare settings and pose significant challenges due to their impact on patient health outcomes and healthcare expenditures. Nurses, in their role as primary caregivers, are pivotal in preventing PIs through the application of evidence-based practices. This review article synthesizes current research to explore the multifaceted perspectives, influencing factors, and established practices related to PI prevention among nurses. Key factors influencing PI prevention practices among nurses encompass several domains. Firstly, nurses' knowledge and education on PI prevention guidelines and strategies significantly influence their ability to implement effective preventive measures. Ongoing education and training programs are essential for enhancing nurses' proficiency and adherence to best practices. Secondly, the workplace environment plays a critical role, with factors such as staffing levels, workload, and availability of resources impacting nurses' capacity to provide optimal patient care, including PI prevention. Effective documentation and communication among healthcare team members are vital for ensuring comprehensive assessment, planning, and implementation of PI prevention strategies. Looking forward, future directions in PI prevention among nurses emphasize the importance of innovative technologies, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the development of standardized protocols. Advanced technologies such as pressure mapping systems and wound assessment tools hold promise in enhancing early detection and intervention for PI prevention. Interdisciplinary teamwork involving nurses, physicians, therapists, and wound care specialists can foster a coordinated approach to PI prevention and management. Standardized protocols and guidelines tailored to different healthcare settings are essential in promoting consistent and effective PI prevention practices. Understanding nurses' perspectives on PI prevention is fundamental to improving patient outcomes and promoting a culture of patient safety in healthcare environments. By addressing knowledge gaps, enhancing resources, and fostering collaborative efforts, healthcare organizations can effectively reduce the incidence and severity of PIs, thereby improving overall patient care quality and reducing healthcare costs associated with PI management. This review underscores the critical role of nurses in PI prevention, highlights key factors influencing prevention practices, identifies current evidence-based strategies, discusses existing challenges, and outlines future directions for advancing PI prevention efforts in healthcare settings.

Key words: Pressure injuries, Nurses, Prevention practices, Evidence-based, Factors Healthcare settings, Perspectives