A qualitative study on informed consent about the risk assessment of pressure ulcers in surgical patients / 现代临床护理

ABSTRACT

Objective To assess the informed consent about risks of pressure ulcers so as to effectively prevent pressure ulcers and reduce the disputes between the nurses and patients.Method An in-depth interview was conducted among 12 senior nurses in the operating room,the interview content recorded and analyzed to summarize some themes.Results In the link of informed consent on pressure ulcers,6 problems were found,e.g.,the standardization of methods for informed consent and the content,pressure ulcer risk assessment scale special for clinical specialties,lack of complementarity of assessment and prevention measures,importance of clear signature on the informed consent,time for informed consent signature,attitude of the families and the skills on answering related questions.Conclusions The implementation of the informed consent about the risk assessment of the pressure ulcer for surgical patients depends on the specification of the conversation,and the assessment scale special for the clinical specialties.Both improved preventive measures and preventive ability of the pressure ulcers are of great importance.