PubMed · 1992 · 37 citations · 0 references
NursingDermatologyNursing Knowledge ManagementPatient SafetyWound NursingPressure Injury PreventionPressure-related Skin LesionsSkin Integrity AssessmentSkin ProtectionSkin SafetyWound AssessmentPressure Injury RiskPressure Sore PreventionPressure SoresPreventive Skin ProtectionProtective Skin CareRegistered NursesSkin Irritation PreventionSkin Moisturization
A survey of 245 staff nurses from multiple health care settings revealed that nurses had a good knowledge of risk factors for skin breakdown. However, a variety of environmental and clinical factors were cited as impediments to their ability to maintain patient skin integrity. Development of nursing interventions that are effective and also practically feasible in a particular care setting are needed.