Table 2 Pressure ulcer prevention knowledge of care workers (N = 165)
No. | Knowledge of pressure ulcer prevention | Correct answer |
|---|---|---|
n (%) | ||
K14 | The skin condition of the elderly should be checked periodically. | 147 (89) |
K15 | Changes in the position of elderly with the possibility of developing pressure ulcers should be made at least once every 2 hours. | 147 (89) |
K12 | A little humidity, cleanliness and warmth are effective in healing pressure ulcers. | 140 (84) |
K1 | People who are unconscious have a high incidence of pressure ulcer. | 120 (72) |
K4 | Lifting the patient using a quilt or the like can reduce friction and cohesion (pushing force). | 79 (47) |
K2 | Lying in the same position for more than 30 minutes can damage tissue due to pressure. | 76 (46) |
K3 | When taking a positioning (lying on the side), it is necessary to maintain 30 degrees. | 75 (45) |
K7 | It is desirable that the surface of pressure ulcers be kept dry at all times. | 41 (24) |
K13 | Even in a healthy person, if you stay in the same position for 2–4 hours, pressure ulcers will occur. | 39 (23) |
K10 | Air beds, parchments (soft leather) are effective in reducing pressure in bone protrusions. | 35 (21) |
K5 | Weight should be taken into account when assessing the risk of developing pressure ulcer. | 34 (20) |
K11 | Pressure ulcers occur because of the suppression. | 34 (20) |
K6 | Low body weight is a risk factor for the development of pressure ulcer. | 27 (16) |
K8 | Massaging the reddened area of the skin can promote pressure injuries’ healing | 22 (13) |
K9 | Sitting for a long time does not mean that pressure ulcer occur. | 21 (12) |