Level of nurses’ knowledge on pressure ulcer prevention: A systematic review and meta-analysis study in Ethiopia

Level of nurses’ knowledge on pressure ulcer prevention: A systematic review and meta-analysis study in Ethiopia

Objective: Pressure ulcers (PU) are injuries to the skin and underlying tissue because of prolonged pressure. It affects millions of people in the world. One of the major nursing roles is to prevent patients from developing PU. Inadequate knowledge of nurses' toward PU can have a significant ef...

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Main Authors: Haileyesus Gedamu, Teshager Abate, Emiru Ayalew, Abebu Tegenaw, Minyichil Birhanu, Yilkal Tafere
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-07-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Pressure ulcer
Knowledge on pressure ulcer prevention
Nurse
Ethiopia
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844021017515

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