Nurses' knowledge of pressure injury prevention is frequently inadequate, particularly in prevention-specific domains.¶
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q3 i? Across regions, nurses' knowledge of pressure injury prevention was frequently reported as low or suboptimal, with deficits most pronounced in prevention-specific domains such as repositioning and pressure/shear reduction. → Saleh Zyad T. 2026
Evidence¶
Saleh Zyad T. 2026¶
Saleh Zyad T., Rababa Majdi, Al‐Za'areer Majed S., Elshatarat Rami A., Shahin Mahmoud Abdel Hameed, Hamithi Manal Ali, Abdelkader Raghad, Alnawafleh Khaldoon Aied, Alharbi Amal Ali, Alasmari Amal Ali, Al‐Sayaghi Anas Khaled, Al‐Sayaghi Khaled M. (2026). Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Pressure Injury Prevention: A Systematic Review. International Wound Journal. https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.70855
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Narrative synthesis of 29 cross-sectional studies found knowledge frequently suboptimal, with scores ranging from "11.1–11.8 out of 25–26" to over 80% in a minority of studies.
"Across all regions, nurses' knowledge of PU/PI prevention was frequently reported as low or suboptimal. Knowledge scores ranged from very low raw scores (e.g., 11.1–11.8 out of 25–26) to higher percentage‐based scores exceeding 80% in a limited number of studies"
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Related Claims¶
- Preventive practices for pressure injuries are often suboptimal despite positive attitudes. — related
- Nurses' attitudes toward pressure injury prevention are generally positive across studies. — related
- Common barriers to pressure injury prevention include staff shortages, high workload, limited resources, and insufficient institutional support. — related
- Higher education, specialised experience, recent training, and seniority are associated with better knowledge, attitudes, and practices. — a broader claim this one bears on
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