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This study evaluates wound care knowledge and practices Among nurses in tertiary health facilities in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 200 nurses to assess the wound care practices and identify associated factors among nurses in selected tertiary hospitals in Benin City, through a structured questionnaire focusing on Their demographic characteristics, adherence to established wound care protocols, and the factors influencing their practices. The findings revealed that the nursing workforce was
predominantly female (71.0%), with a mean age of 33 years and a significant proportion (52.5%) having less than five years of experience. Adherence to wound care practices varied, with a majority of nurses demonstrating competence in essential procedures, such as wound classification (๐ฅเดค = 2.22)and use of antibacterial cleansers (๐ฅเดค = 2.22). However, advanced
techniques like negative pressure wound therapy (๐ฅเดค = 1.44) were rarely utilized. Overall, 55% of respondents exhibited high adherence to wound care protocols, particularly in infection control. Factors identified as significantly influencing wound Care practices included time constraints (๐ฅเดค = 3.03), and inadequate training (๐ฅเดค = 2.98). The study concluded that significant relationships exist between adherence levels and demographic variables such as gender, age, educational qualification, and years of experience. However, recommendations include enhancing resource allocation, improving training programs, and fostering mentorship among nursing staff to elevate wound care standards and improve patient outcomes in the studied institutions.
predominantly female (71.0%), with a mean age of 33 years and a significant proportion (52.5%) having less than five years of experience. Adherence to wound care practices varied, with a majority of nurses demonstrating competence in essential procedures, such as wound classification (๐ฅเดค = 2.22)and use of antibacterial cleansers (๐ฅเดค = 2.22). However, advanced
techniques like negative pressure wound therapy (๐ฅเดค = 1.44) were rarely utilized. Overall, 55% of respondents exhibited high adherence to wound care protocols, particularly in infection control. Factors identified as significantly influencing wound Care practices included time constraints (๐ฅเดค = 3.03), and inadequate training (๐ฅเดค = 2.98). The study concluded that significant relationships exist between adherence levels and demographic variables such as gender, age, educational qualification, and years of experience. However, recommendations include enhancing resource allocation, improving training programs, and fostering mentorship among nursing staff to elevate wound care standards and improve patient outcomes in the studied institutions.
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