Knowledge of nurses from an emergency room about pressure ulcers: strengths and weaknesses experienced

Abstract

Objective: To check the knowledge of nurses working in an emergency room about pressure ulcers. Methods: Exploratory, descriptive and qualitative study conducted with 12 nurses from a Municipal Emergency Care Unit in Rio Grande do Sul. The data collected in November 2020, through a questionnaire containing mixed questions, guided by the vignette technique, were submitted to content analysis. Results: Among the multidisciplinary health team, nurses are fundamental professionals to provide care for patients with Pressure Ulcer, they have knowledge about the factors that predispose and carry out a necessary care plan. However, they say they do not feel qualified for this care and, sometimes, there is a lack of material for this demand. They also perceive the need to conduct training to update and how the presence or absence of it directly impacts decision-making about patient care. Conclusion: That the professionals have knowledge about the factors predisposing to pressure ulcers and carry out a care plan; it was also noted that they do not feel trained and that they consider continuing education on the theme in question.