Effect of Educational Program about Prevention of Neonatal Skin Breakdown on Nurses’ Practices at Neonatal Intensive Care Units

Abstract

Background: Preventing neonates with skin breakdown is a high priority for neonatal care by reviewing clinical guidelines of skin care, implementing new procedures, and updating nurses' knowledge. The study was aimed to evaluate the effect of an educational program about prevention of neonatal skin breakdown on nurses' practices at neonatal intensive care units.