Nurses, Knowledge Regarding Pressure Ulcer At Tertiary Level Hospital In Dhaka, Bangladesh

Background: Pressure Ulcer is one of the chief complications of prolonged hospitalization patients, it occurs when localized tissue gets deprived of circulation due to soft tissue compressed between external surfaces and bony prominence for a prolonged time. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the level of nurses’ knowledge regarding pressure ulcer at tertiary level hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Method: A descriptive type of cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2023 to June 2024 among 50 senior staff nurses who were selected by convenient sampling technique. Data was collected by a structured knowledgebased questionnaire regarding Pressure Ulcer. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages and mean). Results: The mean age of respondents was 35 years. The overall nurses’ knowledge was very good 82.4%, 4% had below average knowledge, 4% had average knowledge, 18% had excellent knowledge, 26% had good knowledge regarding pressure ulcer among nurses. Higher professional qualifications significantly influenced the knowledge of respondents on pressure ulcer. The level of total knowledge score of B.Sc. in Nursing and B.Sc. in Public Health Nursing (Post Basic) respondents was 82.75% whereas Diploma in Nursing Science and Midwifery was 82.5%. Conclusion: On the basis of findings, the study provides suggestions to prioritize training programs in raising the level of nurses’ knowledge regarding pressure ulcer prevention in terms of providing quality care to manage and prevent pressure ulcer.