Effect of Implementing Quality of Nursing Care Intervention on Nurses’ performance Regarding Prevention of Decubitus Ulcer at Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Sharshour, Sabah Mohamed; Abo-Elezz, Ahmed Abdel -Baset Mohamed; Mohamed, Fatma El-Zoghpy Abdel-Rahman; Younis, , Amal Abo El-Azm Abd El-Rahman

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2023.319733

Effect of Implementing Quality of Nursing Care Intervention on Nurses’ performance Regarding Prevention of Decubitus Ulcer at Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing/ Tanta University, Egypt.

² Professor of Pediatric Medical, Faculty of Medicine / Tanta University, Egypt

³ Bachelor Degree of Nursing sciences, Faculty Assistant of Nursing/Tanta University, Egypt.

⁴ Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing/ Tanta University, Egypt.

10.21608/tsnj.2023.319733

Abstract

Decubitus ulcer is described as localized injury of the skin as well as underlying soft tissue
particularly on the bony parts. It is an important issue for professional care that affects pediatric
critical care units frequently. Implementation of quality of nursing care intervention for health
care professional is considered one of the key elements in preventing decubitus ulcers. The
current study aimed to evaluate the effect of implementing quality of nursing care intervention
on nurses’ performance regarding prevention of decubitus ulcer at pediatric intensive care unit.
Research design: A quasi experimental research design was used. The subjects: A convenience
sampling of twenty-six nurses from Tanta Main University Hospital and twenty-four nurses from
Tanta University Educational Hospital. Three Tools were used: Structured interviewing
schedule, Decubitus ulcer risk assessment using the Braden Q Risk Assessment Scale and
Decubitus ulcer prevention observational checklist. Results: there was a statistical significant
difference regarding nurses' practice between before and after quality of nursing care
intervention implementation. Conclusion: performance of the nurses has significantly improved
after the implementation of quality of nursing care intervention in relation to prevention of
decubitus ulcer at pediatric intensive care unit. Recommendations: Pediatric nurses should be
stay current about knowledge and practice regarding measures of prevention of decubitus ulcer
through workshops, training which provide the nurses with a power to utilize preventive
measures of decubitus ulcer in workplaces.