Clinical Nurses' Knowledge and Visual Differentiation Ability in Pressure Ulcer Classification System and Incontinence-associated Dermatitis
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 526-535, 2013.
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em Coreano
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
This study was done to compare clinical nurses' knowledge and visual differentiation diagnostic ability for the pressure ulcer classification system (PUCS) and incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD).METHODS:
A convenience sample of 602 nurses took the pressure ulcer classification system and incontinence-associated dermatitis knowledge test (PUCS & IAD KT) and completed the visual differentiation tool (VDT), consisting of 21 photographs with clinical information.RESULTS:
The overall mean score for correct answers was 14.5 (+/-3.2) in PUCS & IAD KT and 11.15 (+/-4.9) in PUCS & IAD VDT. Incorrect responses were most common for statements related to stage III, IAD for PUCS & IAD KT, and suspected deep tissue injury (SDTI), unstageable, and stage III for PUCS & IAD VDT. Significant correlations were found between PUCS & IAD KT and VDT (r=.48, p<.001). Factors affecting scores for PUCS & IAD VDT were PUCS & IAD KT, frequency of pressure ulcer, IAD management and participation in wound care education programs.CONCLUSION:
Results indicate that nurses have an overall understanding of PUCS & IAD, but low visual differentiation ability regarding stage III, SDTI, and unstageable ulcers. Continuing education is needed to further improve knowledge and visual differentiation ability for PUCS & IAD.
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Assunto principal:
Incontinência Urinária
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Conhecimentos, Atitudes e Prática em Saúde
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Úlcera por Pressão
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Dermatite
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Educação Continuada
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Avaliação Educacional
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Incontinência Fecal
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Enfermeiras e Enfermeiros
Tipo de estudo:
Pesquisa qualitativa
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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