Background: Pressure injuries represent an important problem in palliative care. Lack of knowledge and skills among informal caregivers on pressure ulcer prevention and management contributes significantly to the happening or deterioration of pressure injuries.
Aim: The aims of this study were to: (1) determine the level of knowledge and practices of informal caregivers on pressure ulcer prevention and treatment. (2) explore the socio-demographic characteristics of informal caregivers that influence pressure ulcer prevention and treatment among patients who need palliative care.
Methods: the quantitative cross-sectional descriptive design was used to collect data conveniently from 146 informal caregivers, and a valid and reliable questionnaire was used.
Results: One hundred and forty-six informal caregivers completed the study. Most participants had a relativelylow level of pressure ulcer prevention, treatment knowledge, and practice. Participants older than 28 years, government workers, and married had significantlybetter knowledge and practice of PU prevention and treatment than other participants.
Conclusion information for informal caregivers in different settings about pressure ulcer prevention and treatment is needed by focusing on young married ones. Informal caregivers need to acquire more professional practices and knowledge to improve the quality of patient care.
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