A survey of nurses’ wound assessment knowledge, attitude and competence in Nigeria

Obilor, Helen Ngozichukwuka; Omolara, Adeboye; Ani, Odinaka B.

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“…Unfortunately, incomplete and incoherent nursing records are not isolated to wound care (Iman et al, 2023) 68 . In studies from South Africa, Nigeria, Australia and Denmark, researchers linked nurses' suboptimal documentation with wound knowledge deficiencies, poor time management, resource accessibility and unsafe workloads, which mirrored the TDF barriers identified in our review 19,25,35,60,68–71 . In Australia, documentation for wound care did not improve in electronic record programmes compared to paper formats 64 .…”

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“…68 In studies from South Africa, Nigeria, Australia and Denmark, researchers linked nurses' suboptimal documentation with wound knowledge deficiencies, poor time management, resource accessibility and unsafe workloads, which mirrored the TDF barriers identified in our review. 19,25,35,60,[68][69][70][71] In Australia, documentation for wound care did not improve in electronic record programmes compared to paper formats. 64 These examples show that the wound management practice may not be evidence-based as nurses inconsistently reported fundamental wound care data in documentation.…”

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Acute care nurses' experience in providing evidence‐based care for patients with laparotomy wounds: A scoping review

Hulbert‐Lemmel,

Madhuvu,

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2023

International Wound Journal

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To systematically search and synthesise available literature on barriers and enablers to evidence‐based care for patients with laparotomy wounds reported by acute care nurses. Specifically, we focused on wound assessment, infection control techniques, wound products used, escalation of care, dressing application, documentation and holistic care. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic review and Meta‐Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews Checklist and explanation documents directed the review. The methodology framework created by Arksey and O'Malley, updated by Levac et al., and the Joanna Briggs Institute were utilised to assist the scoping review process. Data synthesis was guided by the Theoretical Domains Framework. Six qualitative and mixed methods studies were selected for the review. Most reported barriers and enablers were mapped to knowledge, skills, beliefs about consequences, environmental context and resources and beliefs about capability domains. The main barriers were limited access to and utilisation of wound assessment tools and clinical practice guidelines for wound management and suboptimal time management skills. Inconsistent management of laparotomy wounds was related to ward culture and nurses' lack of knowledge and skills in surgical wound assessment and aseptic technique during wound encounters. The reported enablers were knowledge of multi‐factorial risk factors for surgical wound recovery, valuing education and reflective practice and believing that protocols should be utilised alongside comprehensive wound assessments. Holistic wound care included patient education on the role of mobilisation and nutrition in wound healing. Acute care nurses do not routinely incorporate comprehensive, evidence‐based care recommendations for laparotomy wound management. Further research on evidence‐based care behaviours in managing laparotomy wounds is required. The results indicate a need for standardising the practice of laparotomy wound management while acknowledging the current challenges faced in the ward environment.

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Acute care nurses' experience in providing evidence‐based care for patients with laparotomy wounds: A scoping review

Hulbert‐Lemmel,

Madhuvu,

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2023

International Wound Journal

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“…Penelitian Obilor et al (2021) pengkajian luka menggunakan kuesioner terstruktur salah satunya dengan BJWAT menunjukkan bahwa perawat memiliki kompetensi yang rendah dalam penilaian luka terutama dalam komponen penilaian inti luka seperti pada etiologi luka (48,4%), tepi luka (12,6%), undermining (48,9%), jaringan dasar luka (48,4%). Hal ini disebabkan karena kurangnya pengetahuan, sikap dan kompetensi perawat dalam pengkajian luka sehingga berdampak pada praktik klinis perawat dalam perawatan luka.…”

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Pengaruh Mastery Learning terhadap Kompetensi Perawat Melakukan Pengkajian dan Perawatan Luka Ulkus Diabetikum: Tinjauan Literatur

Deski,

Susmiati,

Wati

2023

JIUBJ

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Competence regarding the assessment and care of diabetic ulcer wounds in nurses is needed so that wound care can be carried out properly. Research on mastery learning in learning for nurses has been carried out a lot. However, there is still a lack of a literature review that looks at how effective this learning is in increasing the competence of nurses regarding the assessment and care of diabetic ulcers. The research method used is a systematic review by identifying journal articles published online consisting of English in 2018-2023. Articles were retrieved using the search engine tools Sciencedirect, Pubmed, and ProQuest. There are 4 journals based on inclusion criteria. The results of the study show that there is an influence of mastery learning in increasing the knowledge, attitudes and skills of nurses in carrying out clinical practice.

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“…5 Wound care is one of the primary and routine tasks of nurses who focus on restoring the structural and functional integrity of the skin. 6 According to the Turkish Nursing Act, the nurse is responsible for mechanical cleansing, irrigation and dressing of the wound, development of wound application forms and updating information on wound care principles and products by following new developments. 7,8 Infection is a major challenge in wound management and can lead to delayed healing.…”

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Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes in Relation to Wound Infection and Wound Culture: A Quasi-Experimental Study

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2023

Turkiye Klinikleri J Nurs Sci

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A survey of nurses’ wound assessment knowledge, attitude and competence in Nigeria

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Acute care nurses' experience in providing evidence‐based care for patients with laparotomy wounds: A scoping review

Acute care nurses' experience in providing evidence‐based care for patients with laparotomy wounds: A scoping review

Pengaruh Mastery Learning terhadap Kompetensi Perawat Melakukan Pengkajian dan Perawatan Luka Ulkus Diabetikum: Tinjauan Literatur

Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes in Relation to Wound Infection and Wound Culture: A Quasi-Experimental Study

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