Knowledge of the nursing team on prevention of pressure injury

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the nursing team's knowledge about Pressure Injury prevention. Methods: Cross-sectional and descriptive study that used a validated knowledge test by Pieper and Mott as an instrument and was applied to 41 Nurses, 140 Technicians and Nursing Assistants at a Hospital. A score of 90% or more correct answers is considered adequate knowledge. Descriptive statistical analysis performed using the chi-square test. Results: 81.77% female, 77.3% nursing assistant/technician, 64.09% were between 31 and 50 years old, 77.35% had completed higher education, 70.72% had less than 10 years of training and service, 54.70% worked at night, 56.35% did not undergo training on the subject and 95.58% had a percentage of correct answers of <89.99%. Nurses were the ones who most performed training and refresher courses. There was a statistical difference only for the variables: schooling, post-graduation and refresher courses. The items that were more difficult to get right showed that professionals still use practices considered outdated: water gloves, massage in bony prominences with hyperemic areas and the periodicity of mobilization. Conclusion: The importance of theoretical/practical knowledge regarding the care provided by professionals is directly linked to the quality of care.