International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective To analyze the current status of knowledge, belief, and practice in pressure ulcer nursing among nursing staff. Methods Using a double-blind computer method, 150 nursing staff who were employed in our hospital from February 2022 to February 2023 were selected as the research subjects. According to our hospitals self-made pressure ulcer nursing knowledge, belief, and practice questionnaire, a survey was conducted on nursing staff. Results The nursing staff scored (105.12 ± 33.38) points in pressure ulcer nursing knowledge, (42.53 ± 5.35) points in pressure ulcer nursing attitude, and (57.29 ± 7.92) points in pressure ulcer nursing behavior; The nursing staffs knowledge and attitude towards pressure ulcer care, knowledge and behavior, and behavior and attitude are all positively correlated (p<0.05). Conclusion Nursing staff need to strengthen their learning of new knowledge and skills related to pressure ulcers, transform their negative attitudes towards pressure ulcer care, maintain positive behaviors, and promote the improvement of pressure ulcer care quality.

Nursing staff; Pressure sores; Nursing knowledge; Knowing, believing, and acting