Knowledge Levels and Experiences of Intensive Care Nurses on the Prevention of Pressure Sores: Mixed Method

NCT06457555 | Active Not Recruiting

• 2 other identifiers: AYŞEUÇAKGO 2023/568
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This research aims to determine the knowledge levels and practices of intensive care nurses regarding the prevention of pressure sores. The main questions it aims to answer are:

1. 1.What is the level of knowledge of intensive care nurses regarding the prevention of pressure sores?
2. 2.What is the impact of sociodemographic characteristics of intensive care nurses on their knowledge level regarding the prevention of pressure sores?
3. 3.What are the experiences of intensive care nurses regarding their practices for the prevention of pressure sores? In this research, a survey and interview technique will be applied to determine the knowledge levels and experiences of nurses working in adult intensive care units regarding the prevention of pressure sores and their practices.

Conditions

Nurses; Pressure Ulcer; Critical Care

Keywords

Intensive Care Nurse; pressure ulcer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Level of Intensive Care Nurses

  Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Level Assessment Tool 2.0-Updated Version (PUKAT 2.0): The Turkish adaptation of the PUKAT 2.0 measurement tool was made by Dallı et al. (2021). PUKAT 2.0 is a measurement/test tool scored as multiple choice true-false. It consists of a total of 25 questions. It is scored according to the number of correct answers given by the individual. The Cronbach Alpha value of the internal consistency reliability of the measurement tool was found to be 0.72. All results will be coded as binary variables: correct (1) and incorrect (0). If the answer is not known, more than one answer or no answer is selected, the result will be coded as incorrect. The total score for each participant will be calculated as the sum of the correct answers. The minimum score to be obtained from the scale is 0 and the maximum score is 25. As the scores increase, the level of knowledge increases.

  four months

• Intensive Care Nurses' experiences

  The qualitative data obtained from the research will be evaluated with inductive content analysis. In order to increase the validity of the data, two researchers will examine the transcripts separately and comprehensive readings will be made. Codes will be created and compared by interpreting them in terms of differences and similarities, categories and sub-themes will be obtained. Main themes and sub-themes will be determined and research objectives will be tried to be given within the framework of the pattern between the interviews.

  four months

Study Arms (1)

nurses working in adult intensive care units

In the research, parallel data type was used in the convergent parallel mixed design (convergent parallel) in order to obtain meticulous, valid and reliable data through survey questions and individual interviews. In the quantitative dimension of the research, nurses working in internal medicine, neurology, cardiology and surgical intensive care clinics of a public hospital were examined. While determining their level of knowledge regarding the prevention of pressure ulcers, it is also aimed to determine their experiences regarding practices to prevent pressure ulcers in a qualitative dimension.

Other: type of parallel data in a convergent parallel hash pattern (near time)

Interventions

type of parallel data in a convergent parallel hash pattern (near time) OTHER

This study is a mixed method research conducted to determine the knowledge levels and experiences of nurses working in adult intensive care units regarding the prevention of pressure sores. In accordance with the purpose of the study, parallel data type in convergent parallel mixed design will be used as the research design. The quantitative phase will be conducted as a descriptive survey, and the qualitative phase will be conducted as a descriptive case study design. In this mixed design, equal priority, parallel timing and combining results during interpretation are planned.

nurses working in adult intensive care units

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The population of the research consists of nurses working in adult intensive care clinics of a public hospital. At the quantitative stage, an attempt will be made to reach the universe. In the qualitative phase of the research, intensive care nurses who agreed to be interviewed during the collection of quantitative data will be included.

You may qualify if:

• Nurses working in adult intensive care units Agreeing to participate in the research

You may not qualify if:

• Nurses who do not work in adult intensive care units Nurses who did not agree to participate in the research

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Burdur, Centre, 32100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pressure Ulcer

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Skin Ulcer; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Study Officials

• AYŞE UÇAK

  Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: assistant professor AYŞE UÇAK

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 30, 2024
• First Posted: June 13, 2024
• Study Start: February 4, 2025
• Primary Completion: May 30, 2025
• Study Completion: April 18, 2026
• Last Updated: April 21, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Locations

TU (1)